H-1B visa gets pricier: Why Sweden is emerging as a smarter alternative
The US has raised H-1B visa fees to $100,000, creating financial strain for tech companies and foreign professionals, particularly Indian nationals in IT. Rising costs are prompting skilled workers to explore alternatives. Sweden’s Job Seeker and Start-up Visa offers flexible, self-sponsored pathways for graduates, enabling job searches, entrepreneurship, and European work experience without the steep H-1B fees.
The US has raised H-1B visa fees to $100,000, creating financial strain for tech companies and foreign professionals, particularly Indian nationals in IT. Rising costs are prompting skilled workers to explore alternatives. Sweden’s Job Seeker and Start-up Visa offers flexible, self-sponsored pathways for graduates, enabling job searches, entrepreneurship, and European work experience without the steep H-1B fees.
