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For decades, the United States has been the destination of choice for ambitious students and skilled workers from across the globe. Its universities, research labs, and technology hubs have offered opportunities unmatched elsewhere. But recent policy shifts under President Donald Trump are changing that calculus. With rising costs for H-1B visas and tightened immigration pathways,…
India continues its engagement with the Trump administration and relevant stakeholders regarding Washington’s proposed rules to increase H-1B visa application fees to $100,000.In its Friday briefing, the MEA emphasised that skilled workforce mobility has significantly benefited both nations’ innovation, economic progress and wealth generation. “We have seen the notice by the US Department of Homeland…
Indian talent is continuing to shine on one of the world’s biggest stages which is surely the International Emmy Awards. From breakthrough nominations to historic wins, actors, comedians, and creators have brought Indian storytelling and artistry to global recognition. Let’s take a look at a few of the Indian talents at Emmys. Diljit Dosanjh: A…
The increased fees for new H-1B visas in the United States are showing consequences, leading organisations to explore alternative visa categories. (AI image) US President Donald Trump’s steep H-1B visa fee hike to $100,000 has left Indian techies shocked, but countries like Germany, UK and Canada are capitalizing on the opportunity to pitch their countries…
NEW DELHI: Union minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday pointed out India’s contribution to US workforce and said “talent and innovation” of “Indian engineers and graduates” helps support America’s “growth plans.” The comments came amid ongoing H-1B visa chaos caused by the Donald Trump administration, categorically targeted at “low-cost foreign labour.”Speaking at the US-India Strategic Partnership…
BENGALURU: Even amid protectionist rhetoric from successive US administrations, the Indian IT industry has invested over $1 billion in local upskilling and hiring, driving a sharp rise in local recruitment. Over the years, Indian and India-centric firms in the US have steadily reduced their dependence on H-1B visas while expanding their domestic workforce. According to…
India’s startup ecosystem is sensing an unexpected opening as the US government’s $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas threatens to push skilled professionals back home. Founders and investors said the move could accelerate a reverse brain drain, swelling the pool of talent in software-as-a-service, deeptech and artificial intelligence.Manav Garg, founding partner at Together Fund, called…
NEW DELHI: A day after US President Donald Trump imposed a $100,000 fee on H-1B visas, Union commerce minister Piyush Goyal reacted to the development by claiming that the world is “a little afraid of Indian talent”.Goyal shared a video clip from a speech on social media, asserting that “different countries across the world also…
Canada has intensified its push to attract skilled talent, issuing 228 invitations for permanent residency through the latest Express Entry draw, exclusively targeting Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates. Held on September 15, this 366th round saw the lowest-ranked candidate secure an invitation with a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 746, a notable 26-point drop…
Donald Trump and Jimmy Kimmel (AP images) US president Donald Trump on Wednesday celebrated ABC’s decision to suspend Jimmy Kimmel‘s show, mocking the late-night host of having “zero talent” and praising the network for “finally having the courage to do what had to be done.” In a Truth Social post, Trump wrote: “Great News for…
