Big Tech wins US talent war as Trump visa policy hurts Indian IT

Companies that pay higher wages for skilled workers have higher H-1B approvals

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Big US tech companies appear to be attracting and retaining overseas talent by making the most of the new mechanism that favors high-skilled and high-income H-1B visa applicants. (Source photo by Getty Images)

KYO KITAZUME and AKIRA HAYAKAWA, Nikkei staff writers

TOKYO/MUMBAI -- While the immigration policies of U.S. President Donald Trump give the impression of slamming the door on foreign talent, a closer look at visa data shows that the big four American tech companies are accelerating their drive to attract and retain highly skilled professionals.

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