Donald Trump has raised the H-1B visa application fee to $100,000, aiming to reduce American companies’ dependence on foreign employees. The decision directly affects India, which accounts for nearly 71% of all H-1B visa holders. New Delhi has cautioned that the policy will lead to serious “humanitarian consequences.” Why has Trump singled out the H-1B programme, and what will this mean for thousands of skilled Indian professionals working in the United States? Palki Sharma breaks it down.