The day has started badly for India’s IT industry. Donald Trump’s latest executive order has turned H-1B visas into a $100,000-per-year price tag. Employers will think twice before hiring indian workers, making the cost of talent unsustainable. Those currently outside the U.S. must enter by tomorrow or face the new fee. Even after paying $300,000 over three years, visa holders risk being forced out immediately if visas aren’t renewed—creating a ticking time bomb for indian professionals.
It’s blunt: America doesn’t want Indians. And India? As sunil gavaskar once suggested about cricket, maybe it’s time to stop worrying about the world.
1. The $100,000 Shock
From now on, every H-1B holder costs a staggering $100,000 annually. For IT employers, keeping indian talent is now prohibitively expensive.
2. One-Day Entry Rule: No Grace, Just Pressure
Those currently abroad must enter the U.S. by tomorrow or face the fee. One day. The clock is merciless, and the stakes are sky-high.
3. $300,000 for 3 Years, But No Guarantee
Even if indian workers pay the full $300,000 for the standard three-year tenure, there’s no assurance of visa renewal or a green card. Failure means immediate departure or risk of legal trouble.
4. Employers Will Hesitate, workers Lose
The cumulative cost and uncertainty will force companies to rethink hiring Indians. The world’s top tech talent might now face displacement, unemployment, or forced migration.
5. The Harsh Reality: india Is No Longer Welcome
America’s message is clear: indians are no longer wanted, at least not cheaply. It’s a policy aimed at protecting domestic workers—and indirectly expelling foreign talent.
6. Stop Chasing the World
Just as Gavaskar suggested india focus on cricket, it may be time for india to focus on its own economy, infrastructure, and talent retention rather than pleading with the world for recognition.
7. Opportunity in Crisis
India should see this as a wake-up call: build a domestic ecosystem where talent thrives at home, earns globally competitive salaries, and doesn’t depend on foreign policies.
8. The Political and Economic Wake-Up Call
This is not just a visa issue—it’s a call to rethink India’s brain drain, IT dependence on the U.S., and long-term economic strategy. Waiting for America’s permission is no longer viable.
👉 Trump’s $100,000 H-1B fee isn’t just a policy—it’s a message to India: the world may not care about its talent. It’s time for india to stop looking abroad and build a homegrown future where its professionals are valued, not exported.
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