Pay $100K For New H1-B Visa: America Shuts Down 'Strategic Ally'?
The US decision to curb H-1B visas significantly impacts Indian professionals aspiring to work and live in America. With tighter visa caps and a new $100,000 fee for new petitions, opportunities for Indian tech workers in Silicon Valley are shrinking, potentially redirecting talent to countries like Canada. This policy could delay family reunifications and worsen green card backlogs for Indians, with wait times already stretching over a decade. US firms may pivot to remote hiring or increase local recruitment. The big question remains: Are Indian professionals no longer wanted in the United States, a country where they have long found success? Is the American dream effectively over?
