SaralnamaWhat Trump's $100,000 visa means for India and US industries., US President Donald Trump announced a massive hike in H-1B visa fees to $100,000. This caused panic among Indian tech workers in the US. The White House later clarified the fee was only for new applicants. The change could severely impact India's ₹23 lakh crore IT sector, which relies heavily on H-1B visas. It may force companies to change hiring policies and move more work offshore. US industries like healthcare and tech could face talent shortages. Indian students, who make up 25% of international students in the US, might look to other countries for education and work. The full impact of this policy change remains uncertain, with legal challenges expected. (Updated 22 Sep 2025, 12:00 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- What Trump's $100,000 visa means for India and US industries., US President Donald Trump announced a massive hike in H-1B visa fees to $100,000
- This caused panic among Indian tech workers in the US
- The White House later clarified the fee was only for new applicants