How India responded to Trump’s $100k H-1B fee: ‘have humanitarian consequences’

Trump’s $100K H-1B fee sparks strong Indian government backlash. [https://invezz.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Indian.webp] The Indian government has voiced strong concerns over President Trump’s latest move to slap a $100,000 annual fee on H-1B visas. This sudden hike could really hit Indian tech workers hard, especially since so many rely on those visas to work in the US. India’s Ministry of External Affairs warned the fee might cause “humanitarian consequences.” The fee will disrupt families and upend the lives of thousands of Indian professionals already facing a tough immigration system. Indian IT companies, big names like Infosys and TCS, are now scrambling to understand what this means for their workers and projects. At a time when both countries should be cooperating, this move feels like a punch to an already sensitive relationship. TRUMP’S $100K H-1B VISA FEE: INDIA’S RESPONSE AND IMPACT India isn’t sitting silent. Indian techies count for roughly 70% of all H-1B visas, and this fee hike threatens their jobs and families. Firms like Wipro and Infosys worry it’ll increase costs and may even force talented staff to find work elsewhere. India’s…