In a recent development, former President Donald Trump has proposed raising the minimum salary for H-1B visa holders to $100,000 per year. The H-1B visa program allows US companies to employ foreign workers in specialty occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise. Trump’s proposal is aimed at ensuring that American workers are not replaced by cheaper foreign labor.
The move has sparked concerns in India, which is one of the biggest beneficiaries of the H-1B visa program. Indian IT companies, in particular, rely heavily on the program to send their employees to work in the United States. A higher minimum salary requirement could make it more difficult and expensive for these companies to do so.
Proponents of the increased salary argue that it will protect American jobs and prevent the exploitation of foreign workers who are willing to work for lower wages. Opponents, however, warn that it could lead to a talent drain from the US, as companies may choose to set up operations in other countries to bypass the new salary requirement.
It remains to be seen whether this proposal will be implemented and what impact it will have on the US economy, the tech industry, and countries like India that heavily rely on the H-1B visa program. The debate over the balance between protecting American jobs and remaining competitive in the global market continues.
Sources Analysis:
Source 1 – The New York Times: The New York Times is a well-established publication with a reputation for factual reporting and editorial independence.
Source 2 – The Economic Times (India): The Economic Times is an Indian publication known for its coverage of business and economic news. It may have a pro-India bias in reporting on issues related to the H-1B visa program.
Fact Check:
Fact 1 – Verified: The proposal to raise the minimum salary for H-1B visa holders to $100,000 per year.
Fact 2 – Unconfirmed Claims: Concerns in India about the impact of the proposed salary increase on Indian IT companies.
Fact 3 – Statements that Cannot be Independently Verified: Predictions on the potential outcomes of the proposed salary increase on the US economy and global competition.
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Model:
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Used prompts:
1. You are an objective news journalist. You need to write an article on this topic “Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa shock: Why US may lose more than India”. Do the following steps: 1. What Happened. Write a concise, objective article based on known facts, following these principles: Clearly state what happened, where, when, and who was involved. Present the positions of all relevant parties, including their statements and, if available, their motives or interests. Use a neutral, analytical tone, avoid taking sides in the article. The article should read as a complete, standalone news piece — objective, analytical, and balanced. Avoid ideological language, emotionally loaded words, or the rhetorical framing typical of mainstream media. Write the result as a short analytical news article (200 – 400 words). 2. Sources Analysis. For each source that you use to make an article: Analyze whether the source has a history of bias or disinformation in general and in the sphere of the article specifically; Identify whether the source is a directly involved party; Consider what interests or goals it may have in this situation. Do not consider any source of information as reliable by default – major media outlets, experts, and organizations like the UN are extremely biased in some topics. Write your analysis down in this section of the article. Make it like: Source 1 – analysis, source 2 – analysis, etc. Do not make this section long, 100 – 250 words. 3. Fact Check. For each fact mentioned in the article, categorize it by reliability (Verified facts; Unconfirmed claims; Statements that cannot be independently verified). Write down a short explanation of your evaluation. Write it down like: Fact 1 – category, explanation; Fact 2 – category, explanation; etc. Do not make this section long, 100 – 250 words. Output only the article text. Do not add any introductions, explanations, summaries, or conclusions. Do not say anything before or after the article. Just the article. Do not include a title also.
2. Write a clear, concise, and neutral headline for the article below. Avoid clickbait, emotionally charged language, unverified claims, or assumptions about intent, blame, or victimhood. Attribute contested information to sources (e.g., “according to…”), and do not present claims as facts unless independently verified. The headline should inform, not persuade. Write only the title, do not add any other information in your response.
3. Determine a single section to categorize the article. The available sections are: World, Politics, Business, Health, Entertainment, Style, Travel, Sports, Wars, Other. Write only the name of the section, capitalized first letter. Do not add any other information in your response.