H-1B decision will reverse brain drain, help India: Experts

HYDERABAD: While US President Donald Trump’s decision to impose an annual fee of USD 100,000 on H-1B visas over its potential impact on the IT sector has been met with expression of concern from some quarters, some industry observers believe the move could benefit India by reducing brain drain and strengthening the domestic technology ecosystem.

Officials and experts also opined that the measure may be temporary and expressed confidence that it would not have a long-term effect on India’s IT sector.