The Trump administration's executive order imposing a new, significantly increased annual fee of $100,000 for H-1B skilled worker visas. The sources explain that this drastic increase is set to go into effect immediately and will primarily affect new applicants in the upcoming lottery cycle, with current visa holders re-entering or renewing their visas being exempt. India, which is the largest beneficiary of the H-1B program, expressed concerns about the potential humanitarian consequences and family disruptions caused by the new fee structure. Furthermore, the reports highlight that the change could severely disrupt the global operations of Indian technology companies and impact the U.S. technology sector, prompting major U.S. firms like Amazon and Microsoft to advise H-1B holders to remain in the country. This action represents the administration's most prominent effort to rework temporary employment visas as part of a broader immigration crackdown intended to encourage the training of American workers.