New Delhi, Sept. 22 -- Indian IT companies will remain under pressure after US President Donald Trump signed a proclamation raising the annual H1-B visa fee to an unprecedented $100,000, the latest step in his administration's efforts to tighten immigration rules.

US President Donald Trump has issued an executive order increasing the H-1B visa application fee from USD 1,000 to USD 100,000 per applicant - a 100-fold jump applicable to new filings. According to a recent note by MOSL, although the program's framework remains intact, the first major effect will likely be visible in FY27 petitions, since FY26 applications are already secured. This sharp hike is expected to impact Indian IT firms' strategies on on-site staffing and visa submis...