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Metaview AI CTO Shahriar Tajbakhsh, an Iran-born entrepreneur, joked about the proposed $100,000 annual H-1B visa fee, saying he’d pay it “per day.” Known for hiring from India, he emphasized the immense value of Indian engineers, signaling Silicon Valley’s continued reliance on Indian talent despite U.S. policy challenges.
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Shahriar Tajbakhsh, the Iran-born CTO and co-founder of Metaview AI, has stirred conversation in Silicon Valley with his tongue-in-cheek remark on the proposed $100,000 yearly H-1B visa fee. Known for hiring talent from India, Tajbakhsh quipped on social media: “Make it per day. I’ll set up a recurring payment.”
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Context: The U.S. recently floated a proposal to impose a steep annual fee on H-1B visas, sparking concern among tech firms.
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Tajbakhsh’s response: He dismissed the fee as a “rounding error” compared to the value Indian engineers add to his company.
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Hiring drive in India: Metaview AI’s posters in India went viral, boldly stating: “Yes, we still sponsor H-1Bs. No, AI won’t build itself.”
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Industry sentiment: While many firms fear the impact of higher visa costs, Tajbakhsh’s comments highlight the indispensable role of Indian talent in Silicon Valley’s innovation ecosystem.
His humor underscores a serious point: global tech companies remain committed to Indian professionals despite policy hurdles, reaffirming India’s position as a critical talent hub.
Sources: Times of India
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