Implications of New H1B Restrictions on Indian Talent

India expressed concern over the Trump administration's new restrictions on the H1B visa program, citing potential humanitarian impacts and disruptions for Indian professionals in the U.S. India's government, alongside industries, hopes for a constructive U.S. response, emphasizing the importance of skilled talent mobility for bilateral innovation and economic growth.

The Indian government voiced its concern on Saturday regarding the Trump administration's newly imposed restrictions on the H1B visa program, which officials fear could bring about humanitarian issues.

This response came shortly after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a USD 100,000 annual fee per H-1B visa, a decision projected to negatively affect Indian professionals employed in the United States.

Randhir Jaiswal, spokesperson for India's External Affairs Ministry, urged for U.S. policymakers to consider the deeper implications of such measures on families and skilled workforce exchanges, which have historically bolstered innovation and economic ties between India and the USA.

(With inputs from agencies.)