U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to impose a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa applications, has sparked panic and uncertainty across the global tech sector.
On Monday, it triggered immediate market reactions with Nifty 50 falling 0.49%, BSE Sensex dropping 0.56%, and Nifty IT plunging 3%.
But what is being marketed by the Trump administration as a bid to save American jobs, is being see in India as an opportunity.
Former NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant says this could redirect global talent, labs, and innovation to India, creating a huge opportunity in AI, semiconductors, defence tech, and deep-tech startups.
As the U.S. tightens its visa policies, India could position itself as the next global hub for innovation and tech talent.


Colossal Trump Visa Blunder Likely to Boomerang, Boost Tech in India 

President Donald Trump signed a new proclamation that dramatically raises the annual fee for H-1B visas to a whopping $100,000 or ₹90 lakh. The move may make the Indian techies' US dream nearly impossible. Here's All You Need To Know.

Trump just made it nearly impossible for Indians to work in the US — Here's how

US President Donald Trump signed a proclamation that imposes a new annual fee of $100,000 on H-1B visa applications. Here's all you need to know.

Trump slaps $100,000 fee on H-1B visas, Indian tech workers to be hit hardest

US Embassy in India cancelled about 2,000 visa appointments, which that claim was confirmed by violating policies. They aimed at 'bad actors' tampering with their scheduling policies. World

Confirmed by 'bots': US Embassy in India cancels 2,000 visa appointments

Opinion | Indians seeking H1B work visas in the US may lose out on new opportunities, but in an economic sense, those very opportunities may shift to India

America's H1B protectionism is set to benefit India. Here's why

About 70 Indian nationals have initiated legal proceedings against the United States government, claiming that their H1-B visa applications were rejected on the basis of fraudulent activities by their employers and that they, as individuals, had nothing to do with it, media reports said.

70 Indians file lawsuit against US over H1-B visa rejections amid employer fraud

The initial registration process of the H1-B visas for FY2023 will be held from March 1 to 18, announced the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). In a statement, the USCIS said on Saturday that during this period "prospective petitioners and representatives will be able to complete and submit their registrations using our online H-1B registration system".

US H1-B visas’ registration for FY2023 to be held from March 1 to 18

Just ahead of the US elections on November 3, the Trump administration announced new restrictions on H-1B non-immigrant visa programme aimed at protecting American workers.

Ahead of elections, US imposes new restrictions on H-1B visas

In a huge blow to Indian IT professionals eyeing the US job market, President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order preventing federal agencies from contracting or subcontracting foreign workers — mainly those on H-1B visa — from hiring.

Trump signs executive order against hiring H1B visa holders for federal contracts

The new visa regulations requiring international students in the US with an F-1 visa to take at least one in-person course or face the prospect of deportation is likely to "cause uncertainties and difficulties" for some students, the Indian Embassy here has said.

New visa regulations to cause difficulties for Indian students: Official

Donald Trump prepared to talk to Iran but says always a chance of military action Trump told British television station ITV that Iran is a place that was extremely hostile when he first came into office.

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Restrictions on the H1-B visas by the US have compelled Indian tech companies to hire more locally and led to an escalation in employee costs, a rating agency said Friday.

H1-B visa restrictions compel tech firms to hire more locals

US President Donald Trump on Friday tweeted out what potentially pronounced good news for H1-B visa holders. Trump hinted at changes "that are soon coming" which will bring "both simplicity and certainty" to the stay of H1-B holders, "including a potential path to citizenship.

Want to encourage highly skilled people to pursue career in US: Trump tweets good news for H1-B holders

Nearly three out of every four H-1B visa holders as of October 5 are Indian citizens, an official US report has said. According to the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), there were as many as 419,637 foreign nationals working in the US on H-1B visas as on October 5.

Three-fourths of H-1B visa holders in 2018 are Indians: US report

From Monday, the US would start implementing a new rule which allows initiation of deportation process of people whose legal status to stay in America has expired for reasons such as denial of visa extension application or change in status, officials said.

How new deportation rule in US may impact Indian H-1B visa holders from Monday 

Two powerful Democratic women senators have urged the Trump administration not to go ahead with its decision to revoke the authorisation to immigrants on H-4 visas, a majority of who are Indian-Americans, as doing so would impact about 100,000 women.

Over 100,000 professional women will be impacted: Trump urged against ending work permit

This year the number of H-1B applications received dropped to 1,99,000 from 2,36,000 in 2017.

Indian companies dramatically reduced H-1B visa filing: Report

It is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in speciality occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise

Toughest-ever H-1B visa application process begins amid unprecedented scrutiny

Arvind Subramanian said India will be 'okay' as long as the reforms are manageable

Major action on H1-B visa cause for worry, will impact exports: Chief Economic Adviser

US says it has been looking at ways to strengthen processes like visa interview and admission processes in new ways

Strengthening processes to issue H1-B visas, want to ensure security of Americans: US

Shares of TCS plunged by 5.46 per cent and Infosys lost 4.57 per cent amid Trump's plan to rework the H1-B visa programme

IT stocks crash 9% over H1-B visa overhaul

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