$100,000 H-1B Visa Fee: What it means for India’s IT industry and India Inc

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The US government’s new H-1B visa fee of $100,000 has negatively impacted the Indian IT sector, causing stocks to decline. Analysts predict increased operating costs and potential wage inflation for Indian IT firms.

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$100,000 H-1B Visa Fee: What it means for India’s IT industry and India Inc

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