H-1B Visa Fee Hike: IIT Madras Director Calls It a “Blessing in Disguise” for India’s Research

The US H-1B visa fee hike by President Trump is altering career plans for Indian students and professionals. Kamakoti Veezhinathan, Director of IIT Madras, views this as a “blessing in disguise,” offering India an opportunity to retain talent and strengthen domestic research. With fewer students moving abroad, India’s technology and innovation landscape stands to gain significantly.