H-1B crackdown drives tech talent back to India, China

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US layoffs and hiring freezes tied to Trump’s H-1B crackdown are pushing skilled tech migrants to return to India and China.

WHO: Skilled tech migrants

WHAT: Layoffs and hiring freezes in the US are compounding uncertainty and risks for skilled H-1B migrants, driving some tech talent back to India and China.

WHEN: Reported Aug 16, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET

WHERE: USA

WHY: Cause not yet established.

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