While speaking to IANS in Washington, Padilla said that "for India, visas for skilled workers have always been a priority issue." "I do expect the H-1B issue to have an impact on the trade negotiations. For India, visas for skilled workers have always been a priority issue, and it has been the subject of discussions between trade negotiators before. US President Donald Trump on Friday signed a proclamation to significantly curtail the H-1B visa program, announcing a $100,000 fee for each new application. "The main lesson is that when dealing with the Trump administration on trade, the only certainty is uncertainty and unpredictability.