Viral H1-B visa sponsorship post sparks buzz at IIT-Delhi amid placement season

An artificial intelligence recruitment firm from the United States has garnered attention at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi with its social media campaign promoting H-1B visa sponsorship. This campaign includes bold hoardings stating, “We still sponsor H-one-Bs” and “One hundred thousand dollars isn’t going to stop us from hiring the best.”

The initiative comes amid growing student concerns regarding stricter U.S. visa regulations, including substantial fee increases for H-1B visa applications. This visa enables U.S. employers to temporarily hire foreign workers with specialized knowledge. Many students fear these changes could limit foreign employment opportunities.

In the context of the ongoing placement season, the campaign has resonated positively with some students. For instance, Rohan Gupta, a BTech student at IIT-Delhi, expressed that the advertisements provided reassurance about the value of Indian talent in the tech sector. Another student, Priya, highlighted that the campaign underscores the demand for skilled Indian professionals abroad.

Students from middle-class backgrounds, in particular, worry that rising visa fees may hinder their prospects for global exposure, which they consider integral for personal and professional growth.

This publicized support for H-1B sponsorship comes as the Trump administration has tightened regulations on the visa program, including a new requirement for an additional fee for certain petitions filed after September 21, 2025.