tech talent

Canada offers fast-track for H-1B workers: CA $1.7bn funding to recruit researchers; strategy targets high-demand sectors

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Canada is rolling out a new fast-track immigration route for H-1B visa holders, aiming to lure skilled professionals to its innovation and research sectors. This ...

Infosys ramps up lateral hiring: Tech giant offers cash referral bonuses; signals strong demand for tech talent

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Infosys is actively boosting lateral hiring across its Indian development centers, incentivizing employees with cash rewards for successful candidate referrals. This strategic move targets mid-career ...

K visa vs H-1B: China’s new visa effective October 1, 2025; will Trump’s immigration policies push talent to China? Explained

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China’s new K visa, effective October 1, 2025, targets young global STEM graduates, offering entry and work authorization without prior job offers. This initiative in ...

Trump’s H-1B visa fee hike impact: Germany, UK, Canada roll out red carpet for India’s tech talent; pitch ‘predictable’ rules

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Tightening US skilled immigration policies may drive Indian tech professionals to seek opportunities in Germany, Canada, and the UK. These countries are actively courting talent ...

If not there, then here: How H-1B squeeze could expand the ground for GCCS

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The Shifting Sands of Global Talent: Are GCCs the New H-1B Haven? For years, the H-1B visa has been the golden ticket for skilled professionals ...

$100k H1-B visa fee: Not annual, says Donald Trump official; issues 3-point clarification for existing holders & new applicants

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The White House clarified that the newly announced $100,000 H-1B visa fee applies only to new applications, not renewals or existing visa holders. This clarification ...

IT firms look beyond US: Indian tech giants expand to Australia, Middle East, Nordic nations; here’s why

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Indian IT giants are strategically diversifying beyond the US market, establishing nearshore centers and pursuing acquisitions in regions like Australia, the Middle East, and the ...

TCS plans to roll out salary hikes

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TCS Bucks the Trend: Salary Hikes on the Horizon In a move that’s got the tech world buzzing, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a global IT ...

Evergent of US opens global value centre in Hyderabad with plans to hire 1,000 techies by 2025 end

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Evergent, a California-based AI-powered SaaS provider, has launched its global value center in Hyderabad, already employing 600 professionals and planning to expand to 1,000 by ...

Why have H-1B visa applications plunged? Blame it on steep fee hike & Donald Trump’s anti-immigration stance

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H-1B visa applications for FY26 have significantly decreased, influenced by stricter regulations under Donald Trump’s policies and increased application costs. Heightened scrutiny, including social media ...