H1-B visa price hike: How this will impact Indian engineers, technicians and others who want to work in the US
A new policy signed by President Trump imposes a hefty $100,000 annual fee on companies sponsoring H-1B visas, disproportionately affecting Indian tech workers who constitute the majority of recipients. Major tech firms like Amazon and Microsoft are scrambling to adjust hiring strategies, potentially reducing opportunities for entry-level Indian professionals and impacting international travel for current visa holders.
A new policy signed by President Trump imposes a hefty $100,000 annual fee on companies sponsoring H-1B visas, disproportionately affecting Indian tech workers who constitute the majority of recipients. Major tech firms like Amazon and Microsoft are scrambling to adjust hiring strategies, potentially reducing opportunities for entry-level Indian professionals and impacting international travel for current visa holders.
