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flag U.S. raises H-1B visa fee to $100K, targeting outsourcing firms, affecting mostly Indian applicants.

flag The U.S. has raised the H-1B visa sponsorship fee to $100,000, effective September 21, 2025, under a Trump administration executive order aimed at curbing alleged program abuse, particularly by IT outsourcing firms. flag The move, which applies to all H-1B petitions regardless of salary, has drawn criticism for disproportionately affecting Indian professionals, who made up over 71% of H-1B recipients in fiscal year 2024. flag Indian officials and industry groups like Nasscom have expressed concern over economic and humanitarian impacts, urging dialogue to mitigate disruptions. flag While U.S. tech firms and immigration experts warn of talent mobility challenges, a U.S. official clarified that immediate repatriation is not required. flag Telangana BJP chief Ram Chander Rao condemned the fee as a geopolitical move targeting India’s economic rise, urging Indians to support Prime Minister Modi’s self-reliance vision.

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