H-1B

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The H-1B is a classification of non-immigrant visa in the United States that allows U.S. employers to hire foreign workers in specialty occupations, as well as fashion models, or persons who are engaged in Department of Defense projects who meet certain conditions.

H-1B FAQ - https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/alerts/h-1b-faq

India warns new US fee for H-1B visa will have 'humanitarian consequences' - https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clyll7dlg7lo

Trump just killed the H1B visa. https://x.com/Zakka_Jacob/status/1969220499918991847 Companies now have to pay $100K per year to bring foreign hi-skilled workers to the U.S. This will dissuade them from doing so, some jobs will be offshored.

For Indian techies, the American dream just got killed.

Sridhar Vembu : I have heard so many accounts from Sindhi friends about how their families had to leave everything and come to India during partition. They rebuilt their lives and Sindhis have done well in India. https://x.com/svembu/status/1969554838632767971

I am sad to say this, but for Indians on an H1-B visa in America, this may be that time. Come back home. It may take 5 years to rebuild your lives but it will make you stronger.
Do not live in fear. Make the bold move. You will do well. 🙏