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Tag: H-1B Visa Applications
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Ex-Indian Diplomat Syed Akbaruddin Calls US H-1B Fee Hike a “Tax on Trust,” Warns of Talent Drain
Akbaruddin described the USD 100,000 fee hike imposed by US President Trump as a “toll on a bridge of talent,” cautioning that taxing skilled migration harms both nations.
September 25, 2025 -
US Reaffirms H-1B Focus on American Jobs, Pushes to Curb Trade with Russia Amid Ukraine War
“H-1B is a policy to prioritise investment in the American IT sector. We want to invest in American citizens, first and foremost, in training them,” MacLeod said on Thursday.
September 25, 2025 -
Former Diplomat Mahesh Sachdev Criticises US H-1B Fee Hike, Calls Rollback Attempt “Toothpaste Back in the Tube”
“After having suddenly escalated this issue, giving practically less than 24 hours’ notice to affected stakeholders, they are now trying to put toothpaste back in the tube,” Sachdev said.
September 21, 2025 -
US Chamber of Commerce Raises Alarm Over H-1B Visa Fee Hike
“This proclamation only applies prospectively to petitions that have not yet been filed,” USCIS Director Joseph B. Edlow clarified in a memorandum.
September 21, 2025 -
USCIS Clarifies: $100,000 H-1B Fee Applies Only to New Applications, Not Renewals
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt also confirmed the clarification, stressing that the $100,000 charge is a one-time filing fee, not an annual payment.
September 21, 2025 -
White House Defends $100,000 H-1B Fee, Cites Job Losses for American Workers
According to the White House, the share of H-1B visa holders in the US IT workforce has grown from 32 percent in FY 2003 to over 65 percent in recent years.
September 21, 2025 -
Indian Embassy Issues Helpline as US Imposes $100,000 Fee on H-1B Visa Applications
With nearly 72 percent of H-1B visas granted to Indian applicants, the decision has raised concerns about its impact on Indian IT professionals, remittances, and family stability.
September 21, 2025 -
Congress Criticises PM Modi as US Imposes USD 100,000 Fee on H-1B Visas, Calls Move a Blow to Indian Tech Talent
Taking a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Gogoi accused him of “strategic silence and loud optics”, calling it a liability for the nation’s interests.
September 20, 2025 -
“America’s Loss, India’s Gain”: Amitabh Kant Sees Opportunity in Trump’s H-1B Visa Overhaul
Entrepreneur Kunal Bahl, former CEO of Snapdeal, also noted that the new regulations may prompt a significant number of skilled professionals to return to India.
September 20, 2025 -
Former Indian Diplomat Calls Trump’s USD 100,000 H-1B Fee “Regressive,” Warns of Impact on India
“This is a regressive step in my view. India is the country that provides a large portion of talent, so this move will directly impact us,” Trigunayat said.
September 20, 2025
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