Major H-1B visa revamp from Jan 17: Here’s how Indian techies can benefit

Come January 17, 2025, the United States will implement major reforms to its H-1B visa programme, according to the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS). These updates redefine eligibility criteria, introduce new measures to ensure transparency, and aim to resolve longstanding concerns. With Indian professionals making up the majority of H-1B visa holders—72.3% of the 386,000 issued in 2023 — the reforms are likely to have a broad impact.