In a stunning move, U.S. President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation raising the annual fee for H-1B visas to $100,000. The decision, effective September 21, 2025, is being called one of the most disruptive immigration policies in decades. It doesn’t just affect Indian IT companies that rely heavily on H-1B workers, but also America’s own tech giants, which depend on global talent to stay competitive. The repercussions of this change are expected to ripple across stock markets, corporate strategies, and the global tech talent pipeline. What is the H-1B Visa? The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows U.S. companies to employ foreign workers in specialty occupations, particularly in areas such as technology, engineering, and medicine. For decades, it has been the backbone of global talent mobility into the U.S., especially benefiting Indian engineers, software developers, and IT consultants. Companies like TCS, Infosys, and Wipro have built billion-dollar businesses around p...