Global IT services company Cognizant is reportedly preparing for a significant workforce reduction, with plans to lay off approximately 15,000 employees as part of a broader restructuring initiative aimed at improving operational efficiency and aligning with evolving business priorities. The restructuring exercise is understood to be part of the company’s ongoing efforts to streamline its...
In a notable clarification of his administration’s stance on skilled immigration, U.S. President Donald Trump has acknowledged the importance of foreign-skilled workers under the H-1B visa programme. The President said that the United States “does not have certain talents” required in high-end industries, emphasising that foreign professionals continue to play a crucial role in sustaining...
New Delhi: Opposition leaders slammed the Narendra Modi government after US President Donald Trump announced a sharp hike in H-1B visa fees to USD 100,000 annually, a move expected to significantly impact Indian professionals in the United States. The fee hike, effective September 21, applies to both new and existing H-1B visa holders. Rahul Gandhi,...