A presidential proclamation on September 19, 2025, introduced a $100,000 annual fee for each H-1B visa holder, effective September 21. The administration’s stated policy is to "train Americans, stop bringing in people to take our jobs." This change has created chaos for Indian tech professionals, who constitute over 70% of H-1B holders. The immediate effects include skyrocketing flight prices from India to the US and urgent advisories from companies like Microsoft and Amazon for visa holders to return. India’s Ministry of External Affairs has flagged humanitarian concerns and disruptions to families. While US tech companies face operational risks, the policy could lead to a ‘brain gain’ for India, with companies offshoring more work to cities like Bengaluru and Hyderabad. The move prompts questions about the impact on US competitiveness and its global standing in technology.
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