Even as broader tech hiring slows, experts say demand for senior technology leaders in India is rising. MNCs are increasingly shifting global tech roles to India, often via their GCCs, where country heads are also joining. Hiring mandates for director, vice-president and higher roles have grown about 20% over the past two to three quarters versus early FY25.
The US Department of Labor has proposed major H-1B wage rule changes designed to narrow pay gaps by lifting foreign worker compensation by roughly $14,000 a year. The plan revises a four-tier wage benchmark system, which would affect new H-1B applications and reduce concerns that employers use cheaper labor, especially in tech roles.
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India received 71% of the 399,395 H-1B visas issued in 2024, making it the biggest beneficiary by far. Now, sharply higher H-1B fees are raising alarms for roughly 400,000 Indian IT professionals whose visas may not be renewed, potentially forcing employers to rethink hiring plans and costs.
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