The Supreme Court remains the key reasonThe biggest reason the latest orders do not immediately affect Indian H-1B families is that Trump's earlier attempt to restrict birthright citizenship remains blocked. Earlier in 2026, the US Supreme Court rejected Trump's broader executive order that sought to deny automatic citizenship to many children born to non-citizens. H-1B visa fee: What is the new cost and who pays itThe debate over the H-1B visa fee has added another layer of uncertainty for Indian professionals and US employers that rely on skilled foreign workers. The Trump administration had introduced a proposed $100,000 fee for new H-1B visa petitions, arguing that it would reduce misuse of the programme and prioritise American workers. What Indian families should knowFor now, Indian professionals working in the US on H-1B, L-1, F-1 and other valid visas do not lose birthright citizenship protections for children born in the country.