H-1B visa fee hike
H-1B Visa Fee Hike: Former Indian UN Envoy Calls It a "Tax on Trust" Between India and US
Sep 25, 2025 01:53 pm CST
Former Indian UN Ambassador Syed Akbaruddin criticizes the US's $100,000 H-1B visa fee hike as undermining bilateral trust and proposes India's Global Capability Centers as an alternative solution to retain tech talent, with GCCs projected to grow from $68 billion to $128 billion in exports by 2030.
Trump's $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee: Impact on Indian Professionals and America's Future in Global Talent Competition
Sep 25, 2025 11:58 am CST
President Trump's implementation of a $100,000 fee for H-1B visas has sparked intense debate within the Indian-American community. This article examines how this policy shift impacts Indian IT professionals, students planning careers in the US, and America's ability to attract global talent. Immigration experts and business leaders offer contrasting perspectives on whether this reform protects American jobs or undermines innovation and competitiveness in critical sectors like technology and healthcare.