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IIT grads shift home as Trump H1B curbs make US jobs less automatic
Business
Published on 24 April 2026
US visas now feel costly, and IIT careers respond
Trump era curbs are making H-1B pathways more expensive, and India’s elite tech circles are quietly rethinking the default move to the US. With domestic hiring prospects improving and startups thriving, more IIT graduates are choosing local careers over paying higher visa costs, signaling confidence that India’s own growth can power top talent.
- Higher H-1B fees are changing how IIT graduates plan careers
- More talent is choosing domestic roles over US jobs
- Startup growth and better hiring prospects are driving the shift
- The trend reflects growing confidence in India’s economy
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