The US decision to cut visas to skilled manpower from countries like India would not protect American jobs, but goad American companies to opt for outsourcing, a leading think tank has warned.

In a report released on Wednesday, RAND Corp, a non-profit global policy think tank, said curbing the inflow of foreign science and engineering workers would force US firms to outsource research and development or locate new facilities overseas.

"Rather than protecting jobs, this could lead to reduced investment and employment at home," said RAND, known for its non-partisan analysis and policy recommendations. click here