Tremors in Tech Inc as Trump rocks H-1B dream

The Indian government is closely monitoring the impact of the Friday order by US President Donald Trump — imposing a $100,000 annual fee on companies sponsoring employees for the H-1B visa — on Indian professionals, who are the biggest beneficiaries of this work permit.

While multiple ministries are conferring with stakeholders, the ministry of external affairs is focused on ensuring Indian citizens with H-1B status do not end up stranded in transit, or face challenges while travelling to or from the US, people aware of the developments said.

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