Citigroup Shifts 1,000 Tech Jobs to India Amid China Cuts
Citigroup will shift about 1,000 tech roles to India in 2025 as a $100,000 H-1B fee (effective Sept…
Articles by & updated by Sai Sankar
Barclays: H-1B Fee Hike Likely Keeps Remittance Under $5B
Barclays expects India’s remittances to hold up despite U.S. H-1B changes—one-time $100,000 fee and wage-based selection—estimating losses under…
From Student Visa to EU Blue Card: Indians in Germany
Germany allows graduates up to 18 months post‑study to find a job and switch to a work permit…
Mayur P Quits Apple to Pursue Entrepreneurship and Uncertainty
Mayur P quit Apple after more than four years in September 2025 to found a startup. His LinkedIn…
India-U.S. Talks Face Section 232 Tariffs, Casting Doubt on a Deal
The U.S. widened Section 232 probes into key sectors, including a planned 100% pharma tariff from October 2025,…
Clog the Toilet: Digital attack on Indian H-1B travelers
After a U.S. $100,000 one-time fee announcement for new H-1B filings, a fringe campaign called “Clog the Toilet”…
India’s H-1B Share Drops to Decade Low as U.S. Rules Tighten
2024 marks a drop in India’s H-1B share—68.6% issuances and 71% approvals—with combined H-1B/L-1 at 58.1%. A $100,000…
Finland Opens PR Path for Indians: 4-6 Year Stay, Full Rights
Finland’s Permanent Residence rules require continuous A-permit time (4 years in 2025; 6 years from Jan 8, 2026)…
H-1B Fee Hike Pushes Indians Homeward, VDart CEO Says
A steep rise in H-1B visa fees—potentially a USD 100,000 annual charge—is pushing firms to staff more roles…