India, Sept. 20 -- The Trump administration announced Friday that it plans to require companies to pay $100,000 annually for each H-1B worker visa, a move that could significantly impact the technology sector, which depends on skilled talent from India and China.

The H-1B is a non-immigrant visa that allows employers in the United States to hire foreign workers in speciality occupations - roles that require highly specialised knowledge and at least a bachelor's degree. It is widely used in industries such as information technology, finance, and engineering. Both the applicant and the position must meet specific eligibility requirements.

The intent of the H-1B program is to help US employers who cannot otherwise find the required skills ...