IIT-Delhi Students Rejoice as US Firm's H1-B Visa Sponsorship Pledge Goes Viral Amid Placement Season

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A US-based AI recruitment firm has sparked excitement among IIT-Delhi students with its bold social media campaign, assuring them of H1-B visa sponsorship despite stricter US visa norms. The campaign, featuring hoardings with messages like 'We still sponsor H1-Bs' and 'One hundred thousand dollars isn't going to stop us from hiring the best,' has resonated with students worried about the impact of increased visa fees on their global opportunities. For many students, the pledge has come as a reassuring message during the hectic placement season. Rohan Gupta, a BTech student, said the ads felt encouraging, giving them an assurance that companies still value Indian students despite stricter visa rules. Priya, another student, added that the viral post highlights the value Indian talent holds abroad. The students' concerns are not unfounded, as the US has introduced stricter visa norms, including a significant increase in fees for new H1-B visa applications. The new rules aim to curb 'abuse' of the H-1B visa programme, which is used by tech firms to employ foreign workers in the US. The Donald Trump administration's crackdown has left Indian professionals, including technology workers and physicians, worried about their future. However, the US firm's commitment to sponsoring H1-B visas has brought a glimmer of hope to IIT-Delhi students, who believe that overseas opportunities offer a unique learning experience that is hard to match. As the placement season continues, the viral hoarding has added to the emotions of students, who are a mix of fear and excitement. The firm's pledge has shown that companies are willing to invest in Indian talent, even in the face of stricter visa norms. This message of reassurance has come as a welcome relief to students, who are eager to take on global opportunities and make the most of their skills.