According to The Economic Times, several American companies are scaling back on H-1B visa hiring amid a slowdown in white-collar jobs and rapid advances in automation and AI.
For Indian professionals and aspiring NRIs, this means fewer opportunities in tech-heavy industries such as IT consulting, data analytics, and engineering. Companies are opting for local hires and retraining existing teams instead of onboarding foreign workers.
“The U.S. job market is not shutting down, but it’s definitely tightening for non-immigrant visa holders,” said a Bay Area HR analyst.
Key Impacts
Reduced new H-1B sponsorships for FY 2026
Longer wait times for approvals and job transitions
Increased competition for remote and hybrid roles
At the same time, experts note that India’s own startup and AI ecosystems are booming, giving skilled workers fresh opportunities without relocation.
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