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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.…
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…
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. U.S. visa…
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 could cut…
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 demand, GST…
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 IT shares.…
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 Taiwan to…