H-1B visa reality for Indians: Unpredictable costs, tougher odds & greater risks
Indian professionals seeking H-1B visas for the US are facing increased uncertainty due to frequent policy changes, higher application fees, and stricter selection criteria. These shifts are complicating career planning and employer sponsorship for those in the technology and research sectors.
Why it matters
The tightening of US immigration policies significantly impacts the career mobility and economic prospects of the Indian workforce in the US.
Has the Donald Trump administration effectively killed the H-1B visa dream? Frequent policy changes, increasing restrictions and selective picking - the H-1B visa path for Indian professionals is becoming tougher to navigate - with unpredictability serving as the biggest obstruction.H-1B visas have long been the main road for Indian professionals who are seeking employment, long-term career opportunities, and eventually even the green card in the US. But over the past two years, several changes in the H-1B visa application and selection criterion have added a huge layer of uncertainty.Which is not to say that Indians still don’t make up the biggest chunk of individuals being granted the H-B visas.
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