New Delhi, Sept. 20 -- The U.S. administration under President Donald Trump has announced a new annual fee ofUSD 100,000 for H-1B visa holders, a move that is expected to hit the Indian IT industry significantly.

The visa, which allows foreign professionals to work in the United States, has long been a key pathway for Indian tech talent.

Data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) shows that71% of H-1B visa beneficiaries in 2024 were Indians, followed by China with nearly 12%.

The majority of these workers are employed incomputer-related roles, which accounted for 65% of H-1B positions last year. The median annual salary of these professionals was aboutUSD 123,600.

Several top Indian IT companies are among the larg...