Washington: The White House has clarified its new H-1B visa policy, confirming that the recently announced $100,000 fee will be a one-time payment applicable only to new applicants and not an annual levy. The clarification came on Saturday, September 20, following widespread confusion in the technology industry after US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick’s earlier statement...
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Major Blow to Indian IT: US Mandates $100K Payment for H-1B Visa Entry and Renewal
Washington, DC: In a major policy move that could significantly impact the Indian workforce in the United States, President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation mandating a USD 100,000 (approximately ₹90 lakh) annual fee for all H-1B visa holders. The new regulation, effective Sunday (September 21, 12:01 am EDT/9:30 am IST), bars entry into the...
Trump Announces $100,000 Annual H1-B Visa Fee, Introduces ‘Gold Card’ for Top Talent
In a major move targeting U.S. immigration policies, President Donald Trump on Friday announced a steep increase in H1-B visa fees, setting the annual cost at $100,000 per visa. The proclamation, signed at the Oval Office, marks one of the most aggressive actions yet by the administration to restrict immigration and prioritize American workers. White...
US Tightens F-1 Visa Rules: Indian Students Face More Restrictions
The Trump administration has proposed stricter F-1 visa regulations that could limit the stay of international students in the United States to a maximum of four years. Under the current “duration of status” system, students can remain in the US as long as they maintain enrollment. The new proposal would replace this flexible system with...



