US President has just shaken up the Tech Industry with the new order. The H-1B visa fees has been hiked by 50 per cent to 100,000 dollars. Primarily, this is aimed to discourage Big Tech Companies like Amazon, Apple, Microsoft and Meta from hiring foreign workers using H-1B visas. Moreover, this is a major development for an industry that is already facing difficult times due to mass layoffs credited to advancements of AI models.

The American tech industry in 2025 is under immense pressure. Mass layoffs, once an occasional headline, have now become a monthly reality. Indian IT professionals—who have historically depended on H-1B sponsorships for jobs in the U.S.—now face a two-front crisis: fewer job openings and significantly higher barriers to entry.

According to the new Order, the n

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