Nasscom ‘cautiously optimistic’ on exemptions in non-immigrant visa ban in US

NEW DELHI: Nasscom on Thursday said it is “cautiously optimistic” about the exemptions offered in the H-1B and L-1 travel ban and the development will help US businesses access talent critical for economic recovery in the post-COVID-19 world.

The industry body said there are caveats in the US Department of State’s (DoS) guidance about seniority, unique and significant contributions and other factors that go along with the exceptions that allow leeway in interpretation of the new guidance.