Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:20pm on 22 Sep 2025,Monday International
US President Donald Trump shocked many by raising the H-1B visa fee to $100,000, a 50-fold increase. The White House later clarified it applies only to new applicants, but confusion has unsettled Indian workers and US industries. Indian nationals make up over 70% of H-1B holders, many working in tech and medicine. Experts warn the high cost could cause US labor shortages, hurt hospitals, startups, and universities, and push skilled Indians to other countries. India’s IT sector may adapt by shifting work offshore. Analysts say the policy could weaken US innovation, competitiveness, and global talent flow. (PC: BBC)
