"We want all the brightest minds to come to the U.S. and remember immigration is the foundation of the American Dream," Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said Monday.

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Friday ordered an annual $100,000 fee be added to H-1B skilled worker visas, creating potentially major repercussions for the tech…

The executive order, set to come into force on September 21, could see entry into the country restricted for those unable to make the hefty payment.

The announcement to impose a $100,000 annual fee on H-1B visas sent shockwaves through corporate America.

Trump's H-1B visa fee hike to $100,000 annually shocks Indian tech workers in the U.S., impacting global IT industry.

Microsoft Corp., Alphabet Inc., Amazon.com Inc. and other tech companies sent messages to affected employees telling them to return to the US on Saturday.

The six-figure H-1B visa fee has jolted companies that have long relied on the program to bring in top global talent.

Other tech leaders, like Elon Musk, have said they will ‘go to war’ to defend the program.

"We want all the brightest minds to come to the U.S. and remember immigration is the foundation of the American Dream," Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said Monday.

When Trump’s announcement came, it didn’t give companies or lawyers any time to prepare. “It was timed to create pandemonium,” said a New York–based immigration lawyer.

Companies like Amazon, Google, and Microsoft rely on skilled foreign workers. Experts say they’ll pay for the best — but the policy could redirect top talent elsewhere.

Trump’s visa move is a big blow to US tech companies, but could benefit other countries seeking skilled workers.

Every time new H1-B restrictions appear, jobs go to Canada.