Nalin Haley, son of former U.S. ambassador and 2024 Republican presidential contender Nikki Haley, is making headlines again for his outspoken stance against the H-1B visa. Known for calling for a complete halt to the program that has long benefited Indian professionals in the U.S., Haley has once again voiced his opposition on social media, emphasizing his loyalty to America.
“Delaying visas is good but not good enough. We need a complete H-1B visa ban,” Nalin Haley wrote on X.
Nalin Haley also criticized the Indian government, saying it raised the H-1B issue with the U.S. because “they want their remittance money.” As he wrote on X, “You can’t be stranded in your own country. The Indian government is only complaining cuz they want their remittance money. Delaying visas is good but not enough. We need a complete H-1B visa ban.”
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His remarks come in the wake of India urging the U.S. to resolve delays in processing H-1B visas, a move that has sparked renewed debate over the skilled worker program and its impact on Indian professionals. “Several people have been stranded in India for quite some time due to their H1B visa appointment delays. This has caused hardship for their families,” according to India’s Foreign Ministry.
Many H-1B visa holders had traveled to India to complete their mandatory visa stamping in their home country. Upon arriving for their scheduled appointments in January, many were informed that their dates had been pushed back to 2026, starting from March and April. This has left a significant number of H-1B workers in limbo, unable to return to the U.S. without the new stamping and facing uncertainty over whether they can continue working from India.
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While many traveled to India for the holidays, only to discover that their visas had been effectively revoked. They were informed that they cannot return to the U.S. without obtaining a new visa stamp, a process that could take at least six months in India under the current circumstances.
On the other hand, Nalin Haley has gained attention for his strong opposition to the H-1B program. He argued that many of his college friends are struggling to find jobs in the current economy, and believes that the U.S. should prioritize employment opportunities for American workers over foreign professionals. “We are seeing kids graduate with six figures in debt and not having a job to show for it. My main friend group graduated with great degrees from great schools. It’s been a year and a half since graduation. Not one of them has a job,” he said, speaking to Fox News.