Sai Sankar
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…
From IIT Mechanical to Microsoft: A Lesson in Persistence and Trust
IIT alumna Shivanjali Verma moved from Mechanical Engineering to a Microsoft software role via self-study and internships in…
Finance Ministry: H-1B Fee Shock Real, Yet Manageable for India
India says the U.S. one-time USD 100,000 H-1B fee risks IT export earnings and jobs but can be…
Farid Warns: CS Graduates Face Tougher Job Market Amid AI Shift
Hany Farid says tech hiring has tightened: AI and restructuring reduce generalist roles while boosting specialist demand. International…
H-1B Fee Surge: How India’s IT Sector Can Survive the Blow
A September 21, 2025 U.S. rule hikes the H-1B filing fee to USD 100,000, creating immediate financial shock…
Accenture Lays Off 11k+ Staff: 5 Hard Lessons for White-Collar Pros
Accenture cut over 11,000 jobs while prioritizing AI roles; CEO Julie Sweet said reskilling won’t work for many.…
UAE Citizens Visa-Free Entry to Trinidad and Tobago in 2025 Deal
A September 27, 2025 UNGA agreement grants UAE citizens visa-free entry to Trinidad & Tobago, while only diplomatic…
Sanjeev Sanyal: H-1B Benefits Favor the U.S., Not India
Sanjeev Sanyal said the US captures most benefits from H-1B migration and cited the new US $100,000 fee…
Gold Card Surge: H-1B Fee Hike Drives U.S. Residency Interest
The Gold Card, announced Sept 19, 2025, grants expedited residency for $1 million individuals or $2 million corporate…