Zoho founder advises Indians on H-1B visa to 'come back home' after a massive fee hike
Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu has advised Indian professionals on H-1B visas in the United States to consider returning home following a massive increase in visa fees announced by US President Donald Trump. The new regulations require companies hiring foreign professionals to pay $100,000 per H-1B visa application.
In a post on X, Vembu drew a parallel between the current visa situation and the Partition of India. He referenced stories of his Sindhi friends whose families had to leave everything behind but eventually rebuilt their lives successfully in India.
“I am sad to say this, but for Indians on an H1-B visa in America, this may be that time. Come back home. It may take 5 years to rebuild your lives but it will make you stronger. Do not live in fear. Make the bold move. You will do well,” he said.
Vembu, who himself returned to India after working in the US to build Zoho into a global SaaS company, highlighted the opportunities available in India today. He emphasized that India now offers multiple avenues for growth that were not as accessible in the past.
In a post on X, Vembu drew a parallel between the current visa situation and the Partition of India. He referenced stories of his Sindhi friends whose families had to leave everything behind but eventually rebuilt their lives successfully in India.
“I am sad to say this, but for Indians on an H1-B visa in America, this may be that time. Come back home. It may take 5 years to rebuild your lives but it will make you stronger. Do not live in fear. Make the bold move. You will do well,” he said.
Vembu, who himself returned to India after working in the US to build Zoho into a global SaaS company, highlighted the opportunities available in India today. He emphasized that India now offers multiple avenues for growth that were not as accessible in the past.
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