A big cost increase for H-1B visas is bad for American business and innovation

White House moves to clarify $100,000 application fee for visas relied on by tech industry

New trade deals, high-tech services and potential reforms would outweigh the US president’s duties

Lawyers anticipate the surprise move could face a court challenge

US plan for higher application charge threatens $283bn technological services industry

New $100,000 application fee sparks consternation in India’s IT sector and among those hoping to make careers in the US

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

Few sectors will escape the negative supply shocks caused by the president’s policies

Silicon Valley bosses, many of whom used the H-1B visa themselves, are alarmed about new $100,000 application fee

A big cost increase for H-1B visas is bad for American business and innovation

The move shows how slender a grasp the president has of what makes the American economy so successful