Massive H-1B Fee Hike Could Hit Indian Professionals Hard
What Happened
The US has proposed raising the H-1B visa fee to $103,265, potentially making the skilled-worker visa far more expensive for employers. The change could disproportionately impact Indian professionals, who dominate H-1B approvals.
Key Takeaways
If implemented, the proposal would mark one of the biggest cost increases in the history of the H-1B visa programme and could reshape hiring strategies for global tech firms.