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US Proposes Major H-1B Wage Increase, Raising Concerns for Indian Tech Professionals and Employers
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US Proposes Major H-1B Wage Increase, Raising Concerns for Indian Tech Professionals and Employers

The United States administration has proposed a significant increase in minimum wage requirements under the H-1B visa programme, a move that could dramatically alter hiring practices for foreign skilled workers and reshape the business strategies of global technology firms. Under the proposed regulation, prevailing wages for H-1B visa holders could rise by nearly 30 percent...

US Clarifies $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee Applies Only to New Applicants, Current Holders Exempt
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US Clarifies $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee Applies Only to New Applicants, Current Holders Exempt

In a major clarification that brings relief to thousands of Indian professionals, the United States government has confirmed that the newly introduced $100,000 H-1B visa fee will apply only to new petitions filed for candidates outside the country. Existing H-1B visa holders, those seeking extensions, or employees changing roles within the same company will not...

Kunal Bahl Turns H‑1B Rejection into Success Story, Inspires Entrepreneurs and Professionals
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Kunal Bahl Turns H‑1B Rejection into Success Story, Inspires Entrepreneurs and Professionals

Mumbai, September 20: Kunal Bahl, entrepreneur, investor, and Shark Tank India judge, shared an inspiring story on social media about how a career setback became a turning point in his life. The former CEO and co-founder of Snapdeal, one of India’s largest e-commerce platforms, recounted how his H‑1B visa application at Microsoft was rejected in...