Indian IT Firms Halt H-1B Hiring, Good Time For OPTs

From brain drain to ‘brain gain’: India eyes domestic talent boost amid H-1B visa crunch

Amid the U.S. H-1B visa crunch, India sees an unexpected upside. Nara Lokesh, Andhra Pradesh’s IT minister, told Moneycontrol, “This is an opportunity for India for brain gain,” highlighting the potential for the country to attract skilled professionals who might otherwise head to the United States. The minister emphasized that India’s appeal goes beyond cheap labor. “If you look at Global Capability Centers in India, the product they’re offerin…

Indian IT Firms Halt H-1B Hiring, Good Time For OPTs

The recent overhaul of the US H-1B visa policy has sent shockwaves through the global IT industry.