US Visa: What is the H-1B visa? Indians' dream of getting a job in the US will now be more expensive. Check out these five high-paying jobs..
H-1B Visa Fees Increase: Most professionals working in the IT and management fields in India dream of moving to the United States. The reasons are clear: the opportunity to work in large tech companies, international exposure, and high salaries. Every year, thousands of Indians arrive in the United States on H-1B visas and earn salaries of up to crores of rupees.
But now the situation is changing. US President Donald Trump recently ordered an increase in H-1B visa fees by $100,000 (approximately Rs. 88 lakh). This will directly impact both American companies and foreign professionals. Hiring new H-1B workers will now become more expensive for companies.
Required Degrees and Skills for Jobs in the United States
Most H-1B jobs require a bachelor's degree in computer science, data science, engineering, or a STEM field.
Projects, internships, and open source contributions strengthen your profile.
A master's degree or certification in fields like data science/AI/ML (e.g., Deep Learning, AI specialization) is beneficial.
Leadership, team management, and communication skills are crucial for management roles.
How will Indians be most affected by this move?
Indians living in the US will be most affected by this move. This change will threaten the jobs of Indian IT engineers in the US. More than 200,000 Indians obtained H1-B visas by the fiscal year 2023-24. India was the largest beneficiary of H-1B visas last year. According to a Bloomberg report, Indians received 73.7% of visas approved between 2020 and 2023. China was second with 16%. Canada ranked third with 3%, followed by Taiwan (1.3%), South Korea (1.3%), Mexico (1.2%), Nepal, Brazil, Pakistan, and the Philippines (all 0.8%).
Top 5 H-1B Visa Jobs for Indians in the US
Job Estimated Salary in the US (INR) Required Degree/Qualification Estimated Salary in India
Software Engineer/Development Engineer ₹90 lakh – ₹1.30 crore Computer Science/Software Engineering degree, programming skills ₹20-45 lakh
Data Scientist/ML Engineer ₹90 lakh – ₹1.50 crore Bachelor's/Master's degree in Data Science, Statistics, AI/ML ₹10-25 lakh
Product Manager ₹1 – ₹1.70 crore + Business/Tech/Marketing degree, product experience ₹10 lakh – ₹1 crore
Software Architect/Senior Engineer ₹1.30 – ₹2.20 crore + System Design, Architecture, and Team Leadership ₹70 lakh – ₹1.5 crore
Engineering Manager/Tech Lead ₹1.20 – ₹2 crore + Tech skills + Team Management and Project Delivery experience ₹50 lakh – ₹1 crore
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