Indian IIT Graduates Look Beyond U.S. for Work, Study Opportunities
Indian graduates from elite universities like IIT are now looking beyond the U.S. for work and study opportunities, due to increased H-1B visa fees and deportations. This shift could have significant implications for the U.S. tech industry and international student demographics in universities.
In recent years, the U.S. has been the top destination for Indian students seeking higher education and job opportunities. However, the Trump administration's hike of the H-1B visa fee to $100,000 has made the U.S. less accessible for Indian professionals. This fee increase, coupled with deportations, has led 71% of H-1B visa grantees in the 2024 financial year to consider other countries like Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, and South Korea.
Indian graduates, renowned for their skills in AI and robotics, are now being recruited directly by Indian and American tech companies. However, the offshoring of innovation and disruption of families are potential consequences the U.S. may face due to this trend. Meanwhile, countries like Germany and Vietnam are increasingly attracting Indian technology and research graduates, with universities and college towns in the U.S. potentially suffering from a drop in international student demographics from India.
The increase in H-1B visa fees has led Indian students to explore other countries for work and study opportunities, with significant implications for the U.S. tech industry and international student demographics. Indian students hope for a reversal of the fee increase, while U.S. tech leaders who once held H-1B visas, such as Satya Nadella, Sundar Pichai, and Elon Musk, may face challenges in recruiting top talent from India.
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