New Delhi, Oct. 31 -- The November 3 US midterm elections could have implications for thousands of Indian professionals working in, or seeking to move to, the United States.

With President Donald Trump's administration tightening skilled-worker immigration rules, the outcome of the elections will determine whether Republicans retain control of Congress or Democrats gain the power to scrutinise and potentially block parts of the president's legislative agenda.

Republicans currently hold narrow majorities in both chambers. Democrats need a net gain of four seats in the House of Representatives and four in the Senate to take control of each.

Even if Democrats win, they cannot automatically reverse immigration restrictions introduced throu...