New policy requires $100,000 payment with new H-1B petitions filed after the effective date — employers will feel the cost shock.
Indian professionals & students Tech workers, consultants, and recent graduates are likely to face reduced sponsorships and longer decision timelines.
Many firms may expand India hiring, delay sponsorships, or adopt remote and intracompany staffing strategies.
Consider Canada, Europe, Singapore, study pathways, intracompany transfers, or remote work while you replan.