US President Donald Trump recently approved a steep hike in H-1B visa application costs, raising the fee from $10,000 to $100,000. The decision has caused panic among multinational companies such as Amazon, Microsoft, and Google, which rely heavily on skilled workers holding H-1B visas. Many firms are reportedly asking their employees to return to the US to avoid disruptions.

After US President Donald Trump hiked the H1-B visa fee from USD 10,000 to USD 100,000, the tech community globally, especially in India, was shocked and expressed concerns as the move made procuring the visa more expensive. However, an IIT Madras professor hailed the H1-B visa hike and has even suggested that Indians should “thank Trump.” Though an unbelievable statement, the professor cited reasons favourable to In

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