Did Trump just kill the H-1B visa with $100k fee? Massive amount could change everything for Indians

The Trump administration has dropped a bombshell on Indian tech workers — a $100,000 annual fee on every H-1B visa, effective September 21, 2025. With over 300,000 Indians holding these visas, the move threatens to upend Silicon Valley’s backbone. Microsoft and Meta have urgently advised employees abroad to fly back to the U.S. before the deadline. Startups and mid-sized firms fear crushing costs, while outsourcing giants like Infosys, TCS, and Wipro brace for turmoil.