US midterms: what could change for Indian H-1B workers
3 November 2026 · 2 min read · HireHo
Based on a BW People article published on 3 November 2026. Summarised in our own words.
Share on WhatsAppUS midterm elections were held on 3 November. BW People says the result could affect Indian professionals on H-1B visas, because a Republican win could give the government more room for tighter immigration rules.
What is on the table
- Proposals in Congress include higher salary limits for some employers, bigger penalties for breaking the rules and a temporary pause on new H-1B visas. None of these is law yet.
- A proposed $100,000 fee on some new H-1B applications has been blocked by federal judges in separate cases.
- Changes to green card rules could make permanent residency harder for people already in the US.
- A Republican win would not change anyone's visa or work permit by itself.
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What this means for you
- Tighter US rules could push Indian IT firms toward more local hiring in the US and more work done from India.
- That could mean more openings in Indian delivery centres and GCCs.
- If you are planning a US move, keep track of rule changes before you resign or sign.
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SourcesBW People: US midterms could put Indian H-1B workers at riskHireHo explains these reports in its own words. Figures belong to the sources above.
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