In this discussion, Poorvi Chothani, founder of LawQuest and immigration law expert, shares insights on the legal and human rights implications of Trump's new $100,000 H-1B visa fee, impacting U.S. tech companies and professionals. Ranabir Samaddar, a political scientist and migration theorist, situates these policies within historical and racial contexts, examining how they transform global migration trends. Together, they explore the tension between economic factors and identity politics in today's anti-immigration climate.