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No vacancy a: Poor job mkt greets H-1B returnees
Published 26 June 2026 ยท india
Synopsis Indian tech professionals returning from the US, including H-1B visa holders, face a challenging job market back home. Layoffs at major US tech firms
Synopsis Indian tech professionals returning from the US, including H-1B visa holders, face a challenging job market back home. Layoffs at major US tech firms have led to a surge in returnees, overwhelming limited openings. While some opportunities exist in GCCs and startups for experienced professionals, securing roles with comparable US salaries proves difficult, especially for recent graduates.
Published: June 26, 2026 โข 6:00 AM IST ยท Updated: June 26, 2026 โข 4:06 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Synopsis Indian tech professionals returning from the US, including H-1B visa holders, face a challenging job market back home.
Layoffs at major US tech firms have led to a surge in returnees, overwhelming limited openings.
While some opportunities exist in GCCs and startups for experienced professionals, securing roles with comparable US salaries proves difficult, especially for recent graduates.