Ahmad Jamal Wattoo is a development professional who currently works at the Punjab Clean Air Program within Punjab's Ministry of Planning and Development. He has previously worked at the World Bank's Information Technology Solutions division and the United Nations Department of Peacekeeping Operations. He writes on Pakistan's energy, environment and economy.
Oct 27, 2025
The USA, for decades, has been at the forefront of cutting edge research and tech development; the H-1B visa has arguably played a major role in this, as global talent gravitates towards leading American institutions, whether in tech, medicine or academia. With President Trump’s new $100K talent tariff policy, the world wonders whether this will lead to a brain drain away from the USA.