Why India's talent pipeline to the US is under threat: What Trump's H-1B visa fee really means
US President Donald Trump's introduction of a $100,000 H-1B visa fee has raised concerns over its impact on skilled migration from India, the largest source of recipients. Economists warn the move could hinder US growth and productivity, while major tech firms and sectors like healthcare face rising recruitment costs. The Indian government criticised the policy, and Indian IT shares fell in response. The White House later clarified the fee applies only to new applications and is a one-time payment.
US President Donald Trump's introduction of a $100,000 H-1B visa fee has raised concerns over its impact on skilled migration from India, the largest source of recipients. Economists warn the move could hinder US growth and productivity, while major tech firms and sectors like healthcare face rising recruitment costs. The Indian government criticised the policy, and Indian IT shares fell in response. The White House later clarified the fee applies only to new applications and is a one-time payment.
