New Delhi, Nov. 4 -- The outcome of the 2026 US midterm elections could have consequences for President Donald Trump's $100,000 H-1B fee, particularly for thousands of foreign professionals seeking to work in the United States under this visa programme.

Democrats have secured control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate, delivering a major setback to Trump's Republican Party and potentially complicating the administration's efforts to push through its immigration agenda during the final two years of his presidency.

Trump's controversial $100,000 H-1B payment requirement, introduced in September 2025 has faced legal challenges, with a federal court ruling against its implementation. Its future could now become an important...