A new rule under Donald Trump’s US presidency will make Indian tech companies like Tata and Infosys pay a hefty fee for each H-1B visa, potentially affecting thousands of workers from these countries. The proposed fee is set at $10,000 per visa, with an additional $90,000 fine if the employer doesn’t follow rules.
The new rule aims to reduce the number of foreign workers in the US and encourage more hiring of American citizens. However, it has raised concerns among tech companies and Indian diaspora groups who fear job losses due to increased costs. Experts predict that this could lead to an exodus of skilled workers from India to other countries with lower visa fees.
The impact on these Indian tech giants remains to be seen, but one thing is certain – the new rule will have a significant effect on their bottom line and possibly thousands of jobs in the US.
Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-12-15/tata-infosys-to-bear-brunt-of-trump-s-100-000-h-1b-worker-fee