India has pitched with the US for reforms in the H-1B and L1 visa processes and social security contributions.

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley discussed the issues in a meeting with US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross on Thursday.

“The Minister made a strong case for reforms in H-1B and L1 visa processes and social security contribution so that high-calibre Indian professionals serving American interests are not unfairly deprived of their well-earned money,” said an official release.

Jaitley is also understood to have pointed out the contribution that skilled Indian professionals have made to the US economy, and stressed that this must be suitably appreciated by the US.

The H1-B visa allows US firms to employ foreign workers in speciality occupations.

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