The U.S. decision to raise H-1B visa fees has sparked debate worldwide. But Mukesh Aghi, President & CEO of the U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum, believes the move could benefit India. In his view, American firms will now focus on bringing in top-tier talent from India at higher pay levels, while routine, low-end work shifts back offshore. He notes that India’s IT exports and overall economy will see little disruption despite the headlines. However, Aghi cautions that U.S. innovation and startups may feel the pressure of reduced access to skilled workers. In this video, we break down his insights on how the fee hike reshapes opportunities across both economies.

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