India’s IT sector faces a major shake-up as Trump imposes a $100,000 fee for new H-1B visas, forcing firms to rethink staffing strategies. The move impacts American dream seekers, reshapes IT sector models, and could lead to legal challenges and reduced access to visas for skilled foreign nationals.

The sector, heavily reliant on the U.S. market, faces disruptions in onshore projects, potential delays in tech projects, and a shift towards critical role visas only. The move is expected to accelerate the growth of U.S. firms’ global capability centers, impacting outsourcing, job mobility, and innovation hubs in India.

With uncertainty looming, Indian IT firms remain silent as they await clarity on potential tax implications and struggle with weak revenue growth in the U.S. market. Legal challenges are expected to arise, as firms become more selective in sponsoring candidates and reshape employer demand for H-1B visas.

Read more at Yahoo Finance: Trump’s H-1B visa crackdown upends Indian IT industry’s playbook