'Humanitarian consequences': India reacts to US H-1B visa fee hike; maps way forward
The Indian government has voiced concerns over the US decision to increase H-1B visa fees to $100,000 annually, foreseeing potential disruptions for Indian professionals and their families. This move, effective September 21, 2025, is defended by US officials as a measure to curb program abuse and generate revenue, but it raises worries about its impact on talent mobility and the competitiveness of the US technology sector.
The Indian government has voiced concerns over the US decision to increase H-1B visa fees to $100,000 annually, foreseeing potential disruptions for Indian professionals and their families. This move, effective September 21, 2025, is defended by US officials as a measure to curb program abuse and generate revenue, but it raises worries about its impact on talent mobility and the competitiveness of the US technology sector.
