Social media platforms have seen an uptick in discriminatory posts, often linked to the work visa, toward Indian nationals. India’s information technology sector will feel the sting from the Trump administration’s new $100,000 fee on new H1-B visa applications that took effect on Sunday. With more than 70 percent of all H-1B visa holders in America being of Indian origin, the recent proclamation to increase visa fees could leave uncertainty for the American work sector, with analysts suggesting that IT firms will alter staffing strategies as a result. The stock market movements suggest that investors anticipate a significant increase in cost for hiring H-1B visa workers. Social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and X have seen an uptick in discriminatory posts, often linked the H1-B visa.