Indian AI Startups Face Hiring Challenges Amid H-1B Visa Changes in the US

Indian AI startups are facing significant hiring challenges in the United States due to new H-1B visa fees, causing a shift in focus towards US citizens and green card holders.

• The recent changes to the H-1B visa fees and policies have created hiring difficulties for Indian AI startups seeking tech talent in the United States.
• As immigration anxieties rise, many visa holders are hesitant to join smaller companies, significantly impacting the hiring strategies of these startups.
• The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services has implemented new regulations that make it increasingly challenging for Indian startups to attract skilled workers from abroad.