Offshoring – News Analysis India https://newsanalysisindia.com The news you need to know, explained Tue, 30 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 H-1B Visa Fee Increase Spurs US Companies to Explore Offshore Operations https://newsanalysisindia.com/world/h-1b-visa-fee-increase-spurs-us-companies-to-explore-offshore-operations/ Tue, 30 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000 http://newsanalysisindia.local/h-1b-visa-fee-increase-spurs-us-companies-to-explore-offshore-operations/ Industry analysts and economists suggest that U.S. companies are now looking at India for offshore operations through Global Capability Centres (GCCs) following the U.S. President’s increase of H-1B visa fees to $100,000. India is providing its services to many countries via GCCs and has become a hub for skill-based tasks, including artificial intelligence and drug discovery. The presidential directive mandated a $100,000 payment with every new H-1B visa petition filed after the deadline, encompassing entries in the 2026 lottery. The Department of Homeland Security and the State Department were authorized to coordinate implementation. Guidance has been issued by relevant U.S. agencies to ensure consistent enforcement. With approximately 1,700 GCCs, India has developed high-value innovation centers spanning various sectors, from automotive manufacturing to pharmaceutical research, providing expertise to support crucial business functions.

]]> Major Companies Consider Shifting Strategies Due to President Trump’s New H-1B Visa Policy, Potentially Benefiting India https://newsanalysisindia.com/india/major-companies-consider-shifting-strategies-due-to-president-trumps-new-h-1b-visa-policy-potentially-benefiting-india/ Tue, 30 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000 http://newsanalysisindia.local/major-companies-consider-shifting-strategies-due-to-president-trumps-new-h-1b-visa-policy-potentially-benefiting-india/ President Donald Trump’s controversial policies continue to draw criticism both domestically and internationally. Recent changes to the H-1B visa policy are expected to prompt major shifts in strategy among US companies. Industry experts and economists predict that these changes will accelerate the relocation of critical operations, from finance to research and development, to India, fueling the growth of Global Capability Centers (GCCs).

India, the world’s fifth-largest economy, hosts over 1,700 GCCs, accounting for more than half of the global total. These centers are evolving beyond tech support, becoming hubs for high-value innovation, including designing luxury car dashboards and discovering new medicines.

]]> US Companies Explore Offshoring Due to H-1B Visa Fee Increase https://newsanalysisindia.com/world/us-companies-explore-offshoring-due-to-h-1b-visa-fee-increase/ Tue, 30 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000 http://newsanalysisindia.local/us-companies-explore-offshoring-due-to-h-1b-visa-fee-increase/ Following the increase in H-1B visa fees to $100,000 by the US government, industry analysts and economists are observing a trend of US companies considering offshoring their operations. India, with its established Global Capability Centres (GCCs), is emerging as a prime location for these companies. India offers a diverse range of skill-based services, including expertise in AI and drug discovery, making it an attractive destination for businesses seeking to relocate. President Donald Trump’s executive order mandates this increased fee, which applies to new H-1B visa petitions, including those submitted for the 2026 lottery. Various US government departments, including the Department of Homeland Security and the State Department, are coordinating to implement the order effectively.

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