49% of Indians would work for the US without moving there: Is the H-1B losing its pull?

Once a symbol of assured global mobility, the H-1B visa is now prompting Indian professionals to rethink how—and whether—they pursue careers abroad. As visa rules tighten and outcomes grow unpredictable, ambition remains strong but strategies are shifting. Drawing on data from Indeed and government sources, the story explores how Indian talent is increasingly building global careers from home through skills, remote roles, and international projects, even as uncertainty reshapes mobility, employer decisions, and long-term career planning.

49% of Indians would work for the US without moving there: Is the H-1B losing its pull?
Once a symbol of assured global mobility, the H-1B visa is now prompting Indian professionals to rethink how—and whether—they pursue careers abroad. As visa rules tighten and outcomes grow unpredictable, ambition remains strong but strategies are shifting. Drawing on data from Indeed and government sources, the story explores how Indian talent is increasingly building global careers from home through skills, remote roles, and international projects, even as uncertainty reshapes mobility, employer decisions, and long-term career planning.