US H-1B visa fee hike hurts India, but which countries could benefit from it? Find out here

American tech companies are the largest employers of skilled workers on H-1B visas.

New Delhi: US President Donald Trump has significantly increased the application fee for US companies hiring foreign workers on H-1B visas. The Trump administration says the $100,000 increase in H-1B visa fees is intended to encourage US companies to prioritise American workers over foreign skilled workers. However, it is being considered a major blow, especially to large US tech companies that rely heavily on foreign skilled workers.

Trump administration’s decision harms America

Experts have warned that Trump’s move could weaken economic growth in the USA. This decision will make it difficult for American companies to retain expensive foreign employees. This could also lead to a “brain drain” from the