India, accounting for a staggering 283,755 H-1B approvals in FY2024 — over 70% of the total — stands to lose the most under President Trump’s new $100,000 H-1B visa fee. The country has long dominated the program, particularly through its vast tech and outsourcing sectors.
Indian firms such as Tata Consultancy Services, Infosys, and Wipro depend heavily on H-1B pipelines. U.S.-based tech giants like Amazon and Microsoft also rely on Indian engineers for their workforce. The policy may force firms to reconsider hiring strategies or shift operations overseas.
India’s foreign ministry has emphasized that skilled labor mobility is central to the bilateral economic relationship.