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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, undermining India-U.S.…
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” stalled India–U.S.…
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 one-time fee…
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) plus physical…
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 India.…
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 2021–2022, earning…
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 managed through…
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 for India’s…