Indian Tech Firms Defy Trump's H-1B Fee Hike: '$100K Won't Stop Us' from Hiring Top Talent
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In a bold move that's sending shockwaves across the tech industry, several Indian companies are defying US President Donald Trump's crackdown on H-1B visas. Despite the $100,000 fee imposed on employers, these firms are still actively recruiting top talent from India's top engineering institutions, including IIT Delhi. Across the Indian capital, giant banners from AI recruitment firms can be seen, proclaiming 'We still sponsor H-1Bs' and 'Our search for the best won't be deterred by a $100K fee.' These bold statements are not just confined to a single metro station; they're a common sight at India's leading engineering institutions. For decades, IIT graduates have been a staple of the US tech industry, with many rising to become global leaders, including Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google, and Arvind Krishna, CEO of IBM. However, the landscape is changing. Major corporations like Microsoft, Amazon, and JPMorgan have set up shop in India, and the country's thriving startup ecosystem is giving young engineers new opportunities to forge their own paths. According to an IIT professor, these developments are instilling confidence in young engineers to pursue careers and start companies within India. The Common App reports a 14% decline in applications from Indian students to US colleges since Trump resumed his presidency. While some smaller US companies have halted hiring, larger corporations like Nvidia are still backing H-1B workers. As the recruitment season approaches, students and professors at IITs are now viewing a job in the US as just one of many options for a successful career. India's own growth is inspiring students to aim higher within their own country, and it remains to be seen how Trump's H-1B fee hike will impact the global tech industry.
