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“Project Firewall” — Trump’s H-1B Overhaul & Why It’s a Massive W for India 😱

Trump just launched Project Firewall: $100,000/year fee per H-1B visa.

One move that could reverse brain-drain, supercharge India’s tech rise, and put U.S. firms in a bind.

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For decades...

The brightest Indian engineers, researchers, and doctors moved to the U.S., powering Silicon Valley while India quietly built a service-based IT ecosystem.

👉 Now, that pipeline is being blocked.

$100K per year is not just expensive... it makes mid-level talent migration almost impossible.

But here’s the silver lining:

Indian professionals don’t need to pay that huge fee to thrive.

👉 Many will choose to return home or stay in India while working remotely for U.S. companies.

Imagine earning a global salary, living comfortably in India, and avoiding visa headaches... Awesome right?

📌 For U.S. companies, this is a blow.

They relied heavily on Indian professionals for specialized roles.

Now, talent shortages and higher costs are inevitable... Innovation could slow, mid-level hiring collapses, and Big Tech may offshore more work instead.

📌 For India, this is a massive win.

Offshore hiring is about to explode.

Returning talent will accelerate domestic startups, R&D labs, AI hubs, and high-tech innovation.

India keeps its best minds to power its own growth.

⚠️ But opportunity alone isn’t enough.

India must act decisively:

👉 Kick out Illegal immigrants.

👉 Stop freebie politics, caste/religion-based reservations, and rampant corruption.

👉 Invest massively in R&D and skill development.

👉 Create high-tech, innovation-driven job opportunities.

👉 Ensure safety and law enforcement for a conducive work environment.

The world still has merit-oriented nations, but... The real goal is India itself —

A country where talent thrives on merit, innovation is rewarded, and the brightest minds build solutions for India, not just abroad.

The math is simple:

👉 Hiring 1 Indian in the U.S. = $100K + salary

👉 Hiring 5 Indians in India = same cost, no visa hassles

Offshore boom is inevitable. India can become the global hub for tech talent.

Trump calls it Project Firewall, but it’s really a gift to India.

While America loses its competitive edge, India gains a historic chance...

...to harness its human capital, strengthen its tech ecosystem, and innovate at home.

📌 What's your take on this?

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