Daijiworld Media Network - New Delhi

New Delhi, Sep 25: The steep hike of the US H-1B visa fee to USD 100,000 has sent shockwaves through India’s tech community, even as Germany, the UK and Canada move swiftly to attract skilled professionals seeking alternatives.

Global mobility expert Vijay Thirulamai said his firm received 12 EB-5 investment and nine O-1 exceptional-ability visa applications in just five days, with several Indian founders exploring Canada’s Startup Visa route.

Germany’s Ambassador Philipp Ackermann released a video inviting Indian talent, calling Germany’s migration system “reliable, modern and predictable,” while Canada’s policy forum Build Canada proposed a dedicated work permit for current and potential US H-1B holders earning over USD 140,000, estimating a 1% GD

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