Trump's H-1B visa fee hike puts focus on skilled tech labour access

The Trump administration's proposed $100,000 fee for new H-1B visas widely used by tech firms to hire foreign talent could deal a blow to the sector that relies heavily on skilled workers from India and China. The announcement prompted some big tech companies and banks to warn employees to stay in the US or quickly return. India was by far the largest beneficiary of H-1B visas last year, accounting for 71 percent of approved beneficiaries. Here are some analysts' views on the implications of the policy: BENJAMIN JANG, PORTFOLIO MANAGER AT NICOLA WEALTH MANAGEMENT "The tech companies have high exposure to foreign skilled labour and the concern is on margin compression and operational disruption going forward. This may impact the...