For years, the US attracted and retained the world's top talent, fueling tech giants like Google, Microsoft, and IBM with innovators from across the globe. But now, America is raising walls with new visa fees reaching $100,000 just to apply. Meanwhile, nations like China, the UK, Germany, Finland and Portugal are introducing streamlined visa processes, quick approvals and attractive incentives to draw skilled professionals in STEM fields and beyond. As talent becomes the most valuable resource, the question remains, can the US still keep its edge, or will leading global experts start wearing a "Made in China" label? Palki Sharma explores the changing landscape of global talent migration.