H1B visa approvals for Indians fell by 37% in last 2 years
US President Donald Trump's announcement of a $100,000 fee for H1B visa applications has sent shockwaves across India's technology industry. However, official data shows the decline in approvals for Indians began well before his move, slipping 37% since 2023. With rising costs, India's IT giants may accelerate shifts toward local hiring, remote delivery, and near-shore centres.