tech sector
Indian Companies To Step Up Local US Hirings After H-1B Fee Hike: Industry Body
Sep 22, 2025 04:06 pm CST
Nasscom said the US clarification that the H-1B visa fee hike will not affect current visa holders and will apply as a one-time fee only to fresh petitions has helped address the immediate ambiguity surrounding eligibility and timelines.
$100,000 H-1B Visa Fee For New Applicants, Current Holders Can Re-Enter US: White House Amid Confusion
Sep 21, 2025 11:05 am CST
The White House issued a major clarification Saturday to its new H-1B visa policy that had rattled the tech industry, saying a $100,000 fee will be a "one-time" payment imposed only on new applicants.
"Reckless, Extreme": Trump's H-1B Fee Plan Draws Backlash From US Lawmakers
Sep 20, 2025 11:55 am CST
US lawmakers and community leaders voiced concern over US President Donald Trump's plan to impose a USD 100,000 fee on H-1B visa applications, calling the move "reckless" and "unfortunate" that will have a "huge negative" impact on the IT industry.