After recent changes in policies announced by the United States (USA), including a steep annual fee for $ 100,000 for the new H-1B visa, many candidates for higher education in Bengalur are beginning to reconsider their plans.
While the US remains the first choice for most, a new increase in fees, along with the waiting period for permanent residence, made its long -term prospects uncertain, attracted by students to explore alternatives with places like Germany, Canada, Finland and Ireland and show high requirements.
No security
Education consultants across Hindu Bengalur have said that these places appear as strong alternatives to a large extent because they offer more certainty and availability compared to the US system that, even if it remains immediate, relies on the H-1B lottery.
The upgrade consultant explained that the main factor that controls this shift is the way to permanent residence (PR). “Canada has a transparent expressing system and work permits that make it easier for students and qualified workers to switch to permanent residents over several years. Germany also offers a blue card scheme and employer seeker visa, with the possibility of securing PR after valid preference.
The Cost of Education Is Another Consideration. American Universities ofTen Charge Between ₹ 40- ₹ 60 Lakh for and Master’s Program, Not Including Living Expansses, Making Them Unaffordable for Many Families. Canadian Universities Are Compaively Cheaper To No Tueition Fees, Apart From Nominal Semester Contributions, “and Consultant From Yocket Study Abroad Said, Adding That This Makes Europe, Particularly Germany, and Financials Vie option Option for Middle-Class Families.
Other countries more secured
Many students said in an interview with Hindu that Canada and Germany compared to comparison have direct visa systems without lotteries and that foreign students in these countries are more confident about working rights, which makes planning much less risky.
“Many of my seniors preferred the US for its salaries and global prestige, but later warned that immigration uncertainty, along with high living costs, expensive health care, often discouraged applicants who prefer stability.
Germany allows you to work part -time during studies and offers a job visa for 18 months after graduation. Even in Canada, international students can easily take part -time jobs and are eligible for a work permit after completing up to three years. In the US, students are limited to limited work on the premises during their courses and their permission after studying (OP) is temporary, he added.
This could lead to a release
Shreya Krishna, another student, said these changes may pass existing challenges in the technological sector. Given that fewer employees who have been able to move on the USA, companies could face loss of income from the deployment of clients, which in turn would affect margins and overall profits. In order to adapt to companies, they can increasingly turn to AI automation and solutions, which could lead to further redundancies.
On the other hand, this scenario also presents an opportunity for India. By maintaining a qualified talent in the country, companies can strengthen local research and development and strengthen initiatives within the Make in India program. In this context, it becomes more critical for employees than ever, to improve, to ensure that they remain valuable contributors to the developing, technologically established landscape, industrial resources said.
What is H-1B visa?
According to the US immigration board, the H-1B is a temporary (non-migrant) visa category that allows employers to apply for highly educated foreign experts to work in “specialized professions” that require at least a bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
Published – 23 September 2025 20:39
