Overview

• German Ambassador Philipp Ackermann released a video inviting highly skilled Indians to pursue careers in Germany and shared a link to job resources.
• He framed Germany’s migration system as predictable, saying it does not change rules overnight and likening it to a reliable German car.
• Ackermann said Indians in Germany are among the top earners, claiming the average Indian worker earns more than the average German.
• The White House introduced a $100,000 H-1B fee with case-by-case national-interest exemptions, with reports noting panic and disrupted travel plans among Indian visa holders.
• China also signaled openness to international professionals following the U.S. move, underscoring intensifying competition to attract global talent.