US Firms Hiring Indian Professionals Face Backlash Amid H-1B Visa Policy Changes

Following the Trump administration's overhaul of the H-1B visa program, which increased application fees and prioritized higher-paid applicants, Indian professionals in the US have faced rising hostility. Major companies like FedEx, Walmart, and Verizon have been targeted with online harassment and racist attacks accusing them of replacing American workers with Indian hires. Advocacy groups report increased threats and slurs against South Asians, linking the backlash to visa policy changes and broader anti-Indian sentiment within certain US communities.