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40 days agoAI Sector Eyes Startup Cohorts Amid New H-1B Fee Changes
With the U.S. announcing a $100,000 fee for new H-1B visa petitions, India’s AI & tech firms are evaluating long-term impact. Existing H-1B holders and renewals are explicitly exempted, easing immediate concerns. However, new talent movement, on-shore rotations, and hiring in fresh roles may slow. Analysts expect firms to lean more on remote work and offshore delivery models. The change could lead to accelerated investment in domestic AI talent development, startup R&D centres, and policy advocacy to retain global competitiveness amid visa constraints.
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40 days agoAI Sector Eyes Startup Cohorts Amid New H-1B Fee Changes
With the U.S. announcing a $100,000 fee for new H-1B visa petitions, India’s AI & tech firms are evaluating long-term impact. Existing H-1B holders and renewals are explicitly exempted, easing immediate concerns. However, new talent movement, on-shore rotations, and hiring in fresh roles may slow. Analysts expect firms to lean more on remote work and offshore delivery models. The change could lead to accelerated investment in domestic AI talent development, startup R&D centres, and policy advocacy to retain global competitiveness amid visa constraints.
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AI Sector Eyes Startup Cohorts Amid New H-1B Fee Changes
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New H-1B fee targets new applicants; existing holders exempted; may shift AI hiring & push local talent growth.
With the U.S. announcing a $100,000 fee for new H-1B visa petitions, India’s AI & tech firms are evaluating long-term impact. Existing H-1B holders and renewals are explicitly exempted, easing immediate concerns. However, new talent movement, on-shore rotations, and hiring in fresh roles may slow. Analysts expect firms to lean more on remote work and offshore delivery models. The change could lead to accelerated investment in domestic AI talent development, startup R&D centres, and policy advocacy to retain global competitiveness amid visa constraints.
With the U.S. announcing a $100,000 fee for new H-1B visa petitions, India’s AI & tech firms are evaluating long-term impact. Existing H-1B holders and renewals are explicitly exempted, easing immediate concerns. However, new talent movement, on-shore rotations, and hiring in fresh roles may slow. Analysts expect firms to lean more on remote work and offshore delivery models. The change could lead to accelerated investment in domestic AI talent development, startup R&D centres, and policy advocacy to retain global competitiveness amid visa constraints.
Companies:
TCS
Infosys
Cognizant
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Sep 21, 2025 • 21:32 IST