Employers Turning To Remote Hiring Amid Anticipated H-1B Rule Changes
India-West News Desk
WASHINGTON, DC – As the swearing-in of Donald Trump approaches, US employers are bracing for potential changes to the H-1B visa program. In response to the uncertainty surrounding the future of the visa process, many companies are opting to hire remote workers, bypassing the complex and costly H-1B route.
A recent Newsweek report highlights that employers are increasingly pursuing alternative visa options due to the administrative burdens and risks associated with the H-1B program. One immigration attorney pointed to Newsweek the program’s challenges, citing its high cost, uncertain lottery system, and stringent regulations.
Indian H-1B visa holders are also taking precautionary steps, with many being advised by their attorneys and employers to remain in the US, anticipating that a potential rule change could make their re-entry more difficult.
Indians have been significant beneficiaries of the program, making up over 72% of the H-1B visa holders last year. Among the top companies utilizing the program are Amazon, Infosys, Google, Meta, and IBM.
Mouli
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Why bring people here on H-1 visa, when they can hire them in India and have them work remote at their India offices. In fact most Tech companies have big design centers in India. If it is to satisfy technical manpower, this will be the best solution, avoids local cry against H-1 workers, and financial benefit to the corporations in not spending too much on H-1 visa holders for visa.
January 16, 2025