It also forced skilled professionals to reassess the cost of their American aspirations and compelled companies to reconsider where they source and retain talent. A geopolitical earthquake triggered by the Trump administration has also coincided with a moment when India is looking for its best talent positioned abroad to think and act Swadeshi and consider reinvesting in India. Recent government signals indicate a structured push to re-engage India’s global talent through initiatives including Global Access to Talent from India (GATI), eMigrate V2.0, Visiting Advanced Joint Research (VAJRA) Faculty Scheme, and the Know India Programme. Senior officials have urged overseas professionals to “return and reinvest” amid global visa uncertainties. H-1B policy shiftWith nearly 71% H1-B approvals in FY2024, India’s dominance in the H-1B visa programme is unparalleled.

Source: The Hindu February 25, 2026 08:03 UTC