US President Donald Trump’s decision to increase the H-1B visa fee to $100,000 for new applicants has sent shockwaves through the tech industry, particularly affecting Indian nationals who account for 71% of H-1B visa recipients.

The move is expected to significantly impact major tech companies in the US that rely on hiring skilled workers under this visa program.

The new fee is nearly six times the current fee, and it may become economically unviable for companies to hire specialized workers from abroad, especially those earning less than $100,000.

This could lead to widespread disruption among tech companies and have humanitarian consequences for families of potential visa applicants.

The Indian Ministry of External Affairs has expressed concerns about the impact of this policy on In

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