Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:50am on 16 May 2026,Saturday India Global
US Senator Eric Schmitt criticised the H-1B visa programme and referred to Chilkur Balaji Temple in Hyderabad, popularly known as the “Visa Temple.” In posts on X, Schmitt said the system hurts American workers and called it a “Visa Cartel.” He claimed many Indians visit the temple to pray for US work visas. The temple is well known among students and professionals seeking visa approvals. India receives the largest share of H-1B visas issued by the United States each year.
