Indian tech workers are returning to India in large numbers due to uncertainty over the US H-1B visa program. LinkedIn data reveals a sharp 40% rise in tech professionals moving back to India in the third quarter of 2025, reports Bloomberg. This trend hints at a strong reverse migration from the US. The H-1B visa, a key route for skilled Indian workers, has seen major policy shifts. Indians receive nearly 75% of the 65,000 H-1B visas granted annually, plus a similar portion of 20,000 visas for advanced degree holders. But recent changes have made this path tougher. The Trump administration raised visa fees to $100,000 and imposed stricter rules on young applicants. Many tech pros now find the US job market less welcoming and are exploring Indian opportunities. Arnav Mehta, an MBA graduate from Stanford, returned to India in September to start Navarc, a quant fund. He said, "International students face more scrutiny, get fewer job offers and have limited career flexibility. Unless you’re a BlackRock or Facebook, it’s much harder to hire H-1Bs." Meanwhile, Stanford's Sruiram Varun Vobilisetty and MIT Sloan's Kanika Rajput are unsure whether to stay in the US or launch ventures with teams in India while they wait for visas. Bengaluru-based entrepreneur Tony Klor commented, "There’s a depth of developer talent and an openness to innovation here. India is a sleeping giant. The word is getting out." Some US firms are responding by opening tech centers in India instead of hiring H-1B workers in the US. Vikram Ahuja, co-founder of ANSR Inc. in Dallas, noticed a 35% rise in applications from H-1B holders. His company has set up 38 innovation centers in India this year, mainly in artificial intelligence roles. This shift showcases India's rising role as a global tech hub amid changing US visa landscapes.