Trump's $100K H-1B Fee: Indian IT Giants Face Massive Shock, Reshaping Global Tech

• Trump's proposed $100,000 fee for new H-1B visas would severely impact Indian IT giants like TCS, Infosys, and Cognizant, who heavily rely on the program.
• Bloomberg analysis shows Infosys is most vulnerable, with over 93% of its new H-1B hires affected, followed by Cognizant (89%) and TCS (82%).
• The fee, a drastic increase from the previous $2,000, could cost these companies hundreds of millions, fundamentally altering international hiring economics.
• Experts predict an acceleration of offshoring and a significant social impact on young Indian professionals, especially women, due to increased employer costs.
• Companies like Cognizant, Infosys, and IBM claim they have already adapted by reducing visa reliance and shifting strategies, expecting limited immediate impact.

Why It Matters: Trump's $100K H-1B fee threatens Indian IT giants, forcing a major shift towards offshoring and local hiring.