India, Oct. 5 -- When geopolitics meets technology, policy tremors are often first felt in the talent market. The Trump administration's USD 100,000 H-1B visa fee has reignited debate across the global technology ecosystem, sparking concern over its impact on talent mobility, innovation, and the future of cross-border collaboration. The issue has now found strong resonance within the Indian diaspora in the United States.

At the IIT Bay Area Leadership Conference held on 27 September 2025, India's Consul General in San Francisco, Dr Srikar Reddy, highlighted the growing geopolitical friction in India-US relations - from the 50% tariff hike to tightening visa norms. While the Ministry of External Affairs continues discussions with Washingt...