O-1A visa the H-1B alternative for Indians? Market draws MAGA backlash over ‘workaround’ claims

Consultancies in the United States are increasingly marketing the O-1A visa to Indian professionals as a reliable alternative to the H-1B programme, according to a report by the Dallas Express. The trend has drawn backlash from MAGA-aligned groups, who allege that applicants are using the visa category as a “workaround” to bypass the H-1B lottery system.