Sai Sankar

Sai Sankar

Sai Sankar is a law postgraduate with over 30 years of extensive experience in various domains of taxation, including direct and indirect taxes. With a rich background spanning consultancy, litigation, and policy interpretation, he brings depth and clarity to complex legal matters. Now a contributing writer for Visa Verge, Sai Sankar leverages his legal acumen to simplify immigration and tax-related issues for a global audience.
607 Articles

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…

Indians Lead the U.S. STEM Workforce Through H-1B and Education

In 2024 Indians took over 70% of H-1B approvals, underpinning U.S. STEM roles. A proposed $100,000 H-1B fee…

JPMorgan Sees India Flourishing Despite U.S. Trade and Visa Hurdles

JPMorgan views U.S. tariffs and a $100,000 visa fee as short-term shocks, not derailers of India’s growth. Domestic…

H-1B 2026 Lottery: What the $100,000 Fee Means for Employers

From Sept 21, 2025, any new H-1B petition filed must include a $100,000 fee; FY2026 registration and lottery…

Why Make America Great Again Persists Despite U.S. Global Lead

The White House plan imposes a 10% baseline tariff, higher targeted duties including 100% on some Indian drugs,…

H-1B Surcharge: Indian IT Firms to Pass 30–70% to Clients

Effective September 21, 2025, a $100,000 one-time surcharge applies to new H-1B petitions for 12 months. Crisil forecasts…

H-1B Fee Hike Spurs Remote Overseas Hiring by U.S. Firms

Effective September 21, 2025, a $100,000 surcharge applies to new H-1B petitions, with no payment process yet available.…

Indian IT Stocks Fall for Fifth Day as U.S. Visa Curbs Bite

A surprise proposal for a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions led to a five-day slump in Indian…

H-1B Lottery Loss Sparks Huang’s Move to Taiwan for Entrepreneurship

After two unsuccessful H-1B lottery attempts, including April 2025, Taiwanese engineer Wen-Hsing Huang left the U.S., returning to…