News Summary

• Return migration from the US is rising as visa rules tighten, but India's tech job market is slowing too.
• In 2026 alone, 7,300 Indian tech workers have already returned to India, despite the year being only halfway through.
• The H-1B visa programme, which has long served as the backbone of Indian tech migration to the US, is facing increasing scrutiny.
• Stricter compliance requirements, proposals such as a $100,000 sponsorship fee and tighter processing norms have made employers more cautious about hiring foreign workers.