🌎 H-1B Visa Registration Fee Hike, What It Means for NRIs
The recent hike in H-1B visa registration fees by the US government highlights a clear message: the US no longer wants large inflows of visa applicants, but is focusing on quality over quantity.
The earlier era, when many Indians would go to the US on an H-1B visa and wait 10–15 years for a Green Card, is coming to an end. With rising political shifts and increasing uncertainty under Mr. Trump’s leadership, long-term residency in the US is no longer guaranteed or even attractive for many.
🔎 What’s Changing?
Visa costs rising → Filtering out applications, reducing inflows.
Green Card backlog → Long wait times remain, with little hope of faster approvals.
Uncertainty in policies → Rules can change anytime, creating insecurity for overseas residents.
Vote bank politics → Immigration has become a tool for elections, not a stable long-term policy.
💡 Impact on Overseas Residents
Even those settled for decades in the US are realizing that the dream of permanent residency is more fragile than before.
The feeling of “desperation” for a Green Card is reducing, as the risks and costs are rising.
Many NRIs are now questioning: “Is it worth waiting endlessly in an uncertain system?”
📈 What NRIs Should Do
Don’t put all eggs in one basket: Depending only on the US for career, residency, and wealth can be risky.
Create an alternative base: Consider India or other countries that welcome skilled professionals and investors.
Diversify investments: Spread wealth across different countries, asset classes (equity, debt, real estate, global funds).
Protect your Plan B: Be ready for any sudden changes in residency or earning opportunities.
✅ Strategic Takeaway
The world has changed. The US no longer guarantees long-term stability for overseas residents. This is the right time for NRIs to rethink, rebalance, and diversify — both in life planning and financial investments.
📌 Bottom Line: A secure future is built on multiple pillars — not just one country, one residency, or one asset class.
👤 Akshay Tiwari
Next Portfolio
🌐 www.nextportfolioindia.com
📜 AMFI Registered Mutual Fund Distributor
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