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H-1B Visa Fee

US moves to make over $100,000 H-1B visa fee permanent; Indians likely to feel impact

Aug 24, 2026

The Donald Trump administration has moved to formalise a more than $100,000 fee for new H-1B visas for highly skilled foreign workers, with the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposing a charge of $103,265. The proposed…
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‘Trump Has No Authority’: Lawsuit Challenges $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee

Oct 4, 2025

A coalition of unions, employers, and religious groups filed a lawsuit Friday in a San Francisco federal court challenging the Trump administration’s new H-1B visa plan, which imposes a one-time $100,000 fee on visa applications, Reuters…
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H-1B Visa Fee Now Exceeds Annual Salary for Most Holders

Sep 20, 2025

US President Donald Trump on Friday unveiled sweeping changes to the H-1B visa programme, including a staggering $100,000 visa fee. Analysis by Hindustan Times suggests that the move could effectively cripple the programme. The fee alone…
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