India, Sept. 20 -- Donald Trump administration's move to impose staggering annual fee of $100,000 on H1B visa petitions has sent shockwaves across the globe, particularly in India that constitutes more than 70 per cent of US' H1B visa-holders.

The US commerce secretary said the move would ensure US companies hire more American talent while sending less valuable foreign workers back to their home countries. In a presidential proclamation, Trump declared that the new rule would apply from September 21 onwards for a period of 12 months. After the initial period, the rule will expire unless extended.

Amid the latest developments, companies such as Amazon and Microsoft are asking their workers to return and remain in the US for the foreseeab...