September 22, 2025

The US shocked Indian IT professionals with a huge new fee for H-1B visas — a whopping $100,000 (around Rs 85 lakh)! This sudden jump left many dreaming of working in America feeling down and worried. But guess what? Zoho’s co-founder Sridhar Vembu has a spicy twist to this story! Instead of just mourning, he urges Indian IT folks to see this as their big break — an exciting chance to return to India and rebuild their careers with fresh energy. Vembu shared a heart-touching story from history. His Sindhi friends talked about their families during the Partition of India. They lost everything but fought hard to restart their lives and eventually grew strong and successful. "This shows us that tough times can lead to new beginnings," Vembu said. He told Indians already in the US on H-1B visas, "Do not live in fear. Make the bold move. You will do well..." He encouraged them to come back home and start again. Yes, it might take years, but this journey will make careers and families stronger than ever. Who is Sridhar Vembu? Born in Tamil Nadu in 1968, he studied engineering at IIT Madras and then went to the US. But he boldly came back to India, proving world-class tech can be built right from rural areas! Vembu moved Zoho’s base to a small Tamil Nadu village, showing innovation doesn’t need big cities. From a small startup, Zoho grew globally without taking venture capital money. This unique path earned Vembu the Padma Shri in 2021 and a spot as India’s 39th richest person in 2024, with about ₹50,000 crore net worth. His inspiring message? Challenges are just chances wearing disguises. Indian IT professionals, it’s time to turn setbacks into smashing comebacks right here in India!

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