Archive · 30 Sep 2025
Trump's Visa Curbs Accelerate Shift of US Jobs to India
The U.S. government, under Donald Trump, increased the cost to apply for H-1B visas, which allow companies to hire foreign workers.
As a result, U.S. companies are choosing to move some jobs to India.
This trend is expected to grow, impacting industries like tech and finance, and leading to greater activity in strategic areas such as AI and product development.
Trump's H-1B visa crackdown is accelerating the shift of U.S. firms' work to India.
The cost of new H-1B visa applications increased to $100,000.
India hosts over 1,700 Global Capability Centres (GCCs).
High-end work in areas like AI and cybersecurity is expected to shift.
Big tech companies have major operations in India and are affected.
- Who
- U.S. firms
- What
- Shifting work to India
- When
- Ongoing
- Where
- U.S. and India
- Why
- H-1B visa crackdown and rising costs
U.S. Firms
India's GCCs
Impact of Policy Changes
U.S. Firms
Increased costs and potential revenue loss.
India's GCCs
Opportunities for business growth and expansion in India.
Effect on Services Exports
U.S. Firms
Potential strain on H-1B reliant businesses.
India's GCCs
Higher services exports through GCCs.
- Event
- H-1B Visa Crackdown
- Policy Change
- Increased H-1B application fees to $100,000
- Impact
- Shift of U.S. firms' work to India
- Affected Areas
- Tech, financial services, AI, product development, cybersecurity
- Key Players
- Amazon, Microsoft, Apple, Google, JPMorgan Chase, Walmart
Sources
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US Immigration Reset: What it Means for India’s Tech Firms & Talent
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AI, talent shifts, and US visa curbs reshape rules for India’s IT services industry
H1B Visa Crisis: What IT Cos Told Govt
Trump visa curbs push US firms to consider shifting more work to India
US Firms To Consider Shifting Work To India As Trump Hikes H1-B Visa Fee
How can Donald Trump's H-1B visa rule create more jobs in India
US Firms Consider Moving Work to India Amid H-1B Visa Hike
Donald Trump H-1B visa curbs push US firms to consider shifting more work to India - Telegraph India
US firms to shift more work to India, expand GCCs after Trump’s H-1B crackdown
US firms rethink strategy, eye shift to India after Trump's H 1b visa move: Report
