The recent policy overhaul by the Trump administration has introduced a series of stringent measures aimed at the H-1B visa program, profoundly affecting thousands of Indian tech professionals who rely on this pathway for employment in the United States. Key changes now require employers to demonstrate higher wage levels and stricter eligibility criteria, effectively narrowing the pool of qualifying candidates. Industry experts warn that this move could slow down technology innovation as companies face challenges in sourcing skilled talent from abroad.

Major consequences of the new H-1B visa norms include:

  • Increased visa denials: A spike in rejected applications, especially among younger and less-experienced tech workers.
  • Higher compliance costs: Employers now must invest more resources to…