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Trump moves to hike H-1B visa fee to over $100,000: What it means for Indians
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The US Department of Homeland Security released a proposed rule for a $103,265 H-1B fee.
Indians made up 71 percent of H-1B beneficiaries in fiscal year 2024.
A federal judge previously ruled the temporary fee unlawful in June 2026.
The Trump administration released a proposed regulation to codify a fee of more than $100,000 on new H-1B visas for highly skilled foreign workers. The Hindu reports that this significant cost increase poses challenges for Indian tech workers and students aspiring to work in the United States. While supporters argue the program is abused to replace American workers, business groups emphasize the need for foreign talent to fill labor shortages.
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The proposed H-1B fee is set at $103,265.
The fee does not apply to foreign nationals already in the US on student visas.
Industry experts warn the fee prices out early-career engineers.
The Donald Trump administration issued a proposed regulation to establish a permanent fee of $103,265 for new H-1B visas. Immigration experts quoted by The Times of India describe the move as a major blow to Indian H-1B aspirants, particularly entry-level talent and early-career engineers. The proposed fee does not apply to individuals already in the US on student visas or to current visa renewals, but it significantly increases entry costs for applicants coming from abroad.ී
The US proposed a $103,265 fee for new H-1B visas.
Indians comprised 71 percent of all H-1B visas in financial year 2023 to 2024.
The AP reported plans to revoke visas for about 200,000 asylum seekers.
The United States Department of Homeland Security has proposed a permanent fee of $103,265 for new H-1B visas intended for highly skilled foreign workers. According to the Associated Press, the Trump administration also plans to revoke the business and tourist visas of approximately 200,000 foreigners seeking asylum. State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott stated that authorities are coordinating to revoke visas of individuals who entered as short-term visitors and subsequently filed for asylum.
The US DHS proposed a $103,265 fee on H-1B cap-subject petitions.
The proposal will go through a 30-day public comment period.
Indian nationals accounted for about 70 percent of approved H-1B petitions in 2024 to 2025.
Shares of major Indian IT companies including Infosys, TCS, and Wipro came into focus after the US Department of Homeland Security proposed a $103,265 fee on H-1B cap-subject petitions. The Economic Times notes that the proposal will undergo a 30-day public comment period and is not yet final. Analysts suggest the higher cost could impact expenses for US employers and add uncertainty for Indian professionals and students navigating the H-1B process.
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US' Trump plans to impose over $100,000 fee for H-1B worker visas: How will it impact Indians
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The Trump administration released a proposed regulation to codify a fee of more than $100,000 on new H-1B visas for highly skilled foreign workers. The Hindu reports that this significant cost increase poses challenges for Indian tech workers and students aspiring to work in the United States. While supporters argue the program is abused to replace American workers, business groups emphasize the need for foreign talent to fill labor shortages.
‘Gut punch’: What Trump’s new $103,265 H-1B visa fee proposal means for Indian aspirants
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The Donald Trump administration issued a proposed regulation to establish a permanent fee of $103,265 for new H-1B visas. Immigration experts quoted by The Times of India describe the move as a major blow to Indian H-1B aspirants, particularly entry-level talent and early-career engineers. The proposed fee does not apply to individuals already in the US on student visas or to current visa renewals, but it significantly increases entry costs for applicants coming from abroad.ී
US moves to hike H-1B fee to over $100,000, revoke visas of asylum seekers
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The United States Department of Homeland Security has proposed a permanent fee of $103,265 for new H-1B visas intended for highly skilled foreign workers. According to the Associated Press, the Trump administration also plans to revoke the business and tourist visas of approximately 200,000 foreigners seeking asylum. State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott stated that authorities are coordinating to revoke visas of individuals who entered as short-term visitors and subsequently filed for asylum.
Infosys, TCS, Wipro and other IT stocks in focus as Donald Trump administration proposes higher H-1B visa
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Shares of major Indian IT companies including Infosys, TCS, and Wipro came into focus after the US Department of Homeland Security proposed a $103,265 fee on H-1B cap-subject petitions. The Economic Times notes that the proposal will undergo a 30-day public comment period and is not yet final. Analysts suggest the higher cost could impact expenses for US employers and add uncertainty for Indian professionals and students navigating the H-1B process.