Indian technology firms reduce their use of H-1B visas in the United States, contributing to a noticeable decline in related employment even before any proposed $100,000 fee takes effect. NDTV and Bloomberg report that the use of H-1B staffing by these companies has been falling over the past several years.
The broader context is that some Indian companies are increasing hiring locally in the US rather than relying as heavily on the H-1B program for high-skilled roles. Bloomberg adds that this shift may leave the firms less exposed to potential new or tighter restrictions on high-skilled visas, including those announced or discussed by the US government. NDTV emphasizes the employment trend and attributes part of the decline to expanded local hiring.
Across the coverage, the main differences are framing: NDTV focuses on the employment decrease and the role of US hiring, while Bloomberg places more emphasis on how reduced H-1B reliance could affect vulnerability to future policy changes.
