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flag India's opposition blames PM Modi for U.S. H-1B fee hike, saying it harms Indian workers and ties.

flag India's opposition Congress party has criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi over a U.S. rule raising the annual H-1B visa fee to $100,000, effective September 21, 2025, arguing it harms Indian tech workers and weakens India-U.S. relations. flag Leader Rahul Gandhi labeled Modi a "weak PM," referencing a 2017 call for stronger action, while other leaders accused the U.S. of targeting India through tariffs, defense deals with Pakistan, and visa restrictions. flag The U.S. claims the fee combats alleged abuse of the H-1B program by IT firms, including job displacement and wage suppression, with enforcement by State and Homeland Security departments. flag The move may disrupt the traditional model of Indian professionals working on-site in the U.S., potentially boosting India’s Global Capability Centers.

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