JD Vance defended the Trump administration’s proposed $103,265 fee on H-1B visa petitions.
The Department of Homeland Security announced the proposed fee in a filing on Monday.
Vance said American corporations should hire and train domestic workers.
Indian professionals account for a large share of H-1B visa recipients, and the proposal could significantly affect them.
The measure follows an earlier $100,000 fee introduced in September 2025 that was struck down by a federal judge in June.
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Both reports agree that Vance backed a proposed six-figure H-1B fee and tied it to hiring more U.S. workers. They also agree the proposal was announced by the Department of Homeland Security and follows earlier H-1B fee efforts that ran into legal trouble.
What remains unresolved is how the proposal will fare during public comments and any further legal review. The reporting also leaves open how the fee would ultimately affect H-1B demand and employers if it moves forward.
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The Times of India reports that US Vice President JD Vance defended the Trump administration's proposal to impose a new $103,265 fee on H-1B visa petitions, stating that American corporations should hire and train domestic workers. The article details that the proposal was announced by the Department of Homeland Security in a filing, is subject to public comments, and follows a previous legal setback regarding an earlier $100,000 fee. Additionally, the report notes that Indian professionals could be significantly impacted as they account for a major share of H-1B visa recipients.
The Economic Times reports that US Vice President JD Vance voiced support for the Trump administration's proposed $103,000 fee on H-1B visas, asserting that US companies must prioritize hiring and training domestic workers. The article outlines that the administration announced the fee to raise the cost of hiring skilled foreign workers through the H-1B programme, which technology firms and other businesses heavily rely on. It also notes that the measure follows a previous temporary presidential proclamation that faced legal challenges questioning the administration's authority.