India
Stay informed about India’s immigration policies, visa requirements, and legal aspects of moving to or from India. This section provides up-to-date information essential for navigating the complexities of Indian immigration law and procedures.
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 21, 2025) prompts firms to expand offshore. India’s GCCs will take on…
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…
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…