Highlights – European Nation Calls for Indian Talent: Good news for Indians dreaming of working abroad: While the United States has made it difficult for them to come, the European nation of Germany has opened its arms to talented Indian talent.
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Germany is calling Indians.
Germany has indirectly criticized the United States’ recent decision to impose a hefty annual fee of $100,000 on H-1B visas. German Ambassador to India Philipp Ackermann urged Indian skilled professionals to seek opportunities in Germany. The ambassador stated that Germany offers excellent job opportunities for Indians and that its policies are stable and reliable.
His sarcasm was directed at US President Donald Trump, who is making it increasingly difficult for Indians to work in the United States. Trump, pursuing an America First policy, recently tightened visa policies for Indians working there, raising the H-1B visa fee to $100,000 (approximately ₹8.8 million), causing panic among companies.
We are reliable, come here…
German Ambassador Philipp Ackermann, criticizing US policy, said, “Germany’s immigration policy is like a German car – reliable, modern, and predictable. We don’t change rules overnight like the US.” He added that Germany welcomes Indians in fields like IT, management, science, and technology, and they find a stable environment.
Indians Welcomed in Germany
Ackermann explained that Indian professionals are not only working in large numbers in Germany, but their average income is higher than that of German citizens. By the end of 2024, approximately 250,000 to 300,000 people of Indian origin will be living in Germany, of which approximately 250,000 have an immigrant background and a large number of Indian passport holders.
H-1B Visa Fees Increased
Last week, US President Donald Trump decided to impose an additional fee of $100,000 annually on H-1B visas. This has shaken the US tech industry, which relies heavily on Indian and Chinese professionals. Indians hold approximately 70 percent of H-1B visas, meaning the new US policy could directly affect more than 200,000 Indians. Furthermore, Indian IT companies, which rely on H-1B workers for American projects, could face serious challenges.
