H-1B applications plunge in India's tech hub Hyderabad as costs rise and US tightens norms

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Hyderabad, known for its bustling tech industry and role in fuelling the US H-1B visa program, saw a steep decline in applications for the work visa from the city in 2022 compared to the previous year.

This downturn can be attributed to a combination of factors, including the rising cost of living in the city and the increasing stringency of H-1B norms by the US government.

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