Recently, the US government has announced a major change in the rules related to H-1B visa and announced a fee of US $ 1 lakh on new applications. This change will directly affect Indian students and professionals who dream of going to America in the coming years.
1. H-1B visa costs huge increase
Earlier, where the H-1B visa application fee used to be a few thousand dollars, now the employer will have to pay a fee of 1 lakh dollars.
• Effect for students: It will be difficult for Indian students who find jobs through optional practical training (OPT) after completing higher education in America. Small companies and startups will not be able to bear this heavy duty.
• Effect for professionals: Indian IT and professionals from other regions will now sponsor only companies which are financially strong. This can reduce the number of opportunities.
2. Competition will be even more difficult
Since companies will apply less, the chances of being selected for H-1B visa will be reduced even more.
• Now companies will give priority only to candidates with the most qualified, high -paying and special skills.
• It can be more difficult for average or initial level professionals to get a job in America.
3. Search for alternative routes
After this change, students and professionals can find other options:
• Opportunities in countries like Canada, Europe, Australia: where the visa process is relatively simple and inexpensive.
• Remote Work: Many companies can now give remote work option to employees sitting in India or other countries.
• Changes in the plan of higher education: Some students can now choose other countries instead of America where jobs and visa processes are easier after studies.
4. The risk of investment in education will increase
Students who spend lakhs of rupees to do expensive studies in America, will be afraid that they should not get job sponsors due to heavy duty.
• With this many families will again think whether it is right to spend so much on studies in America.
• Students can choose courses for studies that are very high in America so that they are likely to get sponsorship.
5. Hiring of companies will change strategy
American employer now:
• Will hire foreign professionals only for special and important positions.
• More and more work can be outsourced in countries like India to avoid heavy duty.
• Trying the internal talent and trying to fill the vacant post.
6. Impact on professionals of small towns
This change is a major setback for students and professionals coming from small cities and colleges in India.
• Earlier where they also got a chance, now only the top talent will get priority.
• America’s dream can be overcome for those who do not have experience or special skills.
7. Changes in career plan
New applicants will now have to plan a longer period.
• They will already pay attention to skill upgradation, international certification and high -paying roles.
• Students will choose streams in which American employers are willing to invest.
8. Mental and economic pressure
The mental pressure of this change on students and professionals will also increase.
• The dream of going to America can now seem expensive and risky.
• Families will also have to think again whether they should spend so much money on studies and visas.