The Ministry of External Affairs on Saturday said that the Donald Trump administration’s order asking companies to pay $100,000 for each H-1B worker visa is likely to have “ humanitarian consequences by way of the disruption caused for families”.

H-1B visas allow companies in the US to temporarily employ foreign workers for special occupations.

“The government has seen reports related to the proposed restrictions on the US H-1B visa program,” the ministry said. “The full implications of the measure are being studied by all concerned, including by Indian industry, which has already put out an initial analysis clarifying some perceptions related to the H-1B program.”

The ministry added that it hoped the disruptions could be “addressed suitably by the US authorities”.

The order ,

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