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White House defends H-1B visa reforms, says system 'plagued by fraud'
The H-1B visa remains a cornerstone of India and the United States relations. with roughly 70 percent of all H-1B visas are granted to Indian nationals.
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Lalit K Jha (5WH) - Thu, 23, Oct 2025
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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt addresses reporters during the daily press briefing at the White House in Washington / Lalit K Jha/ New India Abroad
The White House on Oct. 23 said the Trump administration would "fight in court" to defend its latest changes to the H-1B visa program, arguing that the reforms are aimed at protecting American workers and tackling long-standing abuses in the system.
Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters that the president "wants to refine this system," describing it as one that has "been spammed with fraud basically and that's driven down American wages." She said the administration views its new policies as both lawful and necessary, despite lawsuits filed by tech industry groups and universities.
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