H1B Overhaul Again? What’s Happening?

He United States administration has started to overhaul their H1B program again and things are going horribly for the Indian community at multiple levels.

US companies are facing a sharp backlash after former President Donald Trump pushed through a major overhaul of the H 1B visa system, triggering anger that has increasingly turned anti Indian in tone.

The new rules sharply raised visa costs to nearly 100000 dollars and shifted selection toward higher paid applicants, a move the administration said would protect American jobs.

However, the impact has gone far beyond policy debate. Several large American corporations including FedEx Walmart and Verizon have been targeted online, accused of favoring Indian workers over US citizens.

Senior executives of Indian origin have faced racist abuse on social media, with posts blaming them for job losses and labeling Indian professionals as job stealers.

Indian nationals form the largest share of H 1B visa holders, which has made them the most visible target of the backlash.

Advocacy groups say political rhetoric around immigration has fueled hostility, turning economic anxiety into racial attacks. Reports indicate a rise in threats and abusive language directed at South Asian communities, both online and offline.

At the same time, many US companies are struggling to respond. With immigration policies under scrutiny and diversity initiatives being scaled back, firms are choosing silence over public defense of foreign workers. Business groups warn the changes could hurt innovation and global competitiveness, even as tensions around skilled immigration continue to rise.