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IIT Madras Director Welcomes US H‑1B Fee Hike as a ‘Blessing in Disguise’ for India

Indian academic leaders say the reported $100,000 levy could steer top graduates toward domestic careers by increasing the appeal of research and industry roles at home.

IIT Madras Calls H-1B Fee Hike a 'Blessing & Opportunity' for Students
H-1B Visa Fee Hike | Image: Republic
The rise in H-1B visa fees could keep India’s top students, including those from IITs, at home.

Overview

  • IIT Madras director V. Kamakoti told ANI the steep US H‑1B fee increase is a chance to keep skilled graduates in India and strengthen innovation.
  • The News Minute reports the administration announced the hike on September 19, with coverage describing a fee of about $100,000 aimed at prioritising high‑salary roles.
  • Kamakoti said only about 5% of IIT Madras graduates moved abroad over the past five years, arguing the trend already favors staying in India.
  • He suggested multinationals may base new hires at Indian offshore campuses in Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Mumbai and Delhi rather than sending them to the US.
  • India Today reports experts and education leaders urging investment in research infrastructure and deeper academia‑industry collaboration to convert retained talent into long‑term gains.