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Latest news on the H-1B visa (Sept 2025) — What changed, and what it means for Bharat (India) and the USA | Insides by Accord Consultants

  Summary (TL;DR): In September 2025 the U.S. administration announced sweeping changes to H-1B entry and fee policy — most notably a new one-time $100,000 application/entry fee for new H-1B petitions and moves to prioritize H-1B allocations by wage level (moving away from a pure lottery). The policy applies to new beneficiaries and takes effect for petitions submitted after Sept 21, 2025 (affecting the FY-2026 cycle). The announcement has caused immediate market and political reactions in both countries: Indian IT firms, tech workers and state governments are raising alarms while some U.S. employers and policymakers argue the change will encourage domestic hiring. The real impacts — on India’s workforce, Indian IT exporters, U.S. tech growth, and long-term India–U.S. talent flows — will depend on implementation details, legal challenges, and how businesses respond (e.g., reshoring, hiring locally, using alternative visa categories, or shifting work). What the new announcements a...

FMCG Sector in 2025: Career Opportunities and Hiring Trends. Why FMCG is a Booming Career Choice

  Introduction The Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector has always been an integral part of India’s economy. From the daily essentials in our kitchens to personal care products, FMCG brands are present in every household. In 2025, this industry is not just expanding but also transforming at a rapid pace. Changing consumer behavior, technological adoption, and a digitally driven marketplace are reshaping how FMCG companies operate. For job seekers, the FMCG sector is proving to be one of the most rewarding career avenues, offering stability, growth, and immense opportunities to learn across multiple functions. At the same time, companies are increasingly relying on placement consultancies like Accord Consultants to bridge talent gaps and attract skilled professionals who can thrive in a competitive market. In this blog, we will explore the current state of the FMCG industry in 2025 , the career opportunities it offers , emerging hiring trends , and why this sector continue...