21 September 2025, 18:13 PM
H-1B Visa News Live Updates: H-1B Fee Hike May Hurt US More Than India, GTRI
Think tank GTRI says Trump’s $100,000 H-1B fee hike is likely to impact the U.S. more than India.
Indian IT firms already employ many local Americans, so the move could make hiring Indian workers in the U.S. more expensive without creating significant new jobs.
21 September 2025, 17:41 PM
H-1B Visa News Live Updates: BJP’s Rajeev Chandrashekhar Criticises US H-1B Fee Hike
BJP leader Rajeev Chandrashekhar called the US decision to raise H-1B visa fees to $100,000 a setback for the American tech ecosystem, highlighting the importance of Indian talent in driving global innovation.
He added that while the move may impact cross-border collaboration, India’s growing innovation ecosystem remains strong and resilient.
#WATCH | Thiruvananthapuram: On US President Trump signing an Executive Order to raise the fee that companies pay to sponsor H-1B applicants to $100,000, BJP leader Rajeev Chandrashekhar says, "MEA has issued a statement... Innovation and technology today is a very cross-border… pic.twitter.com/thh4vikrMu
— ANI (@ANI) September 21, 2025
21 September 2025, 16:43 PM
H-1B Visa News Live Updates: US Tightens H-1B Visa, $100K Fee Required For New Applicants
The new H-1B visa rules, announced by U.S. President Trump, restrict entry for foreign workers coming to the U.S. for specialized jobs, unless their employer submits a $100,000 fee along with the visa petition.
The order directs the Department of Homeland Security to limit approvals for petitions from workers currently outside the U.S. who don’t meet this payment requirement. However, exceptions can be made in certain cases if it’s considered in the national interest.
Additionally, the Departments of Labor and Homeland Security will issue guidance to ensure proper checks, enforcement, and penalties for non-compliance.
21 September 2025, 15:54 PM
H-1B Visa News Live Updates: Chhattisgarh Dy CM Hits Out At Rahul Gandhi, Highlights GST Update
Responding to Congress leader and Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi’s post on US President Trump’s order to raise H-1B visa fees to $100,000, Chhattisgarh Deputy CM Vijay Sharma said, “Prime Minister Modi has served three terms as Chief Minister and has been elected Prime Minister three times.
If Rahul Gandhi makes such remarks, he should reflect on himself before speaking — perhaps even while standing before a mirror.”
Speaking on GST reforms, Sharma added that the revised GST rates will take effect from tomorrow, with 90% of goods now falling under the 5% and 18% tax slabs.
21 September 2025, 15:44 PM
H-1B Visa News Live Updates: Trump’s H-1B Visa Fee Hike Could Slow Down US Tech Hiring
Donald Trump’s move to increase H-1B visa fees is expected to create difficulties for US technology companies in hiring skilled professionals from abroad, particularly from India.
Experts mentioned that this could affect major corporations like Citigroup, Capital One, Verizon, and AT&T, which depend heavily on H-1B workers to meet their workforce needs.
21 September 2025, 15:44 PM
H-1B Visa News Live Updates: Trump’s H-1B Visa Fee Hike Could Slow Down US Tech Hiring
Donald Trump’s move to increase H-1B visa fees is expected to create difficulties for US technology companies in hiring skilled professionals from abroad, particularly from India.
Experts mentioned that this could affect major corporations like Citigroup, Capital One, Verizon, and AT&T, which depend heavily on H-1B workers to meet their workforce needs.
21 September 2025, 14:45 PM
H-1B Visa News Live Updates: Gulam Ali Backs PM Modi Over Rahul’s H-1B Dig
Delhi: On Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi's jibe at PM Modi following US President Trump's Executive Order to raise the H-1B visa fee to $100,000, BJP MP Gulam Ali Khatana says, "Rahul Gandhi says whatever suits our enemies, in 11 years the Prime Minister has initiated Vocal for Local through startups, we are becoming self-reliant in the world's largest electronic market, agricultural market, science and technology...
Only a strong Prime Minister can take the country forward in this way."
21 September 2025, 14:34 PM
H-1B Visa News Live Updates: H-1B Fee Hike Limited To New Applicants, Says KP Fabian
Delhi: On H-1B visa fee hike, former Indian diplomat KP Fabian says, "The latest is that it has been modified. That is, it would apply only to fresh applications.
Well, even there, it can be argued, and it has been argued, that it is cheaper to employ non-Americans than Americans. So, for positions where skilled Americans are available, there is some logic for it. But on the whole, the approach is quite negative... As of now, those who hold an H-1B visa, whether in India or the United States, have not experienced any changes.
It's only for those who will get it next year, October 2026; the conditions will apply... Yes, India has said it is a humanitarian concern because this comment was made first before Trump changed his mind, because that would have, if the conditions had applied to those who hold H1B visas now, that could have led to the separation of families...
The whole thing is unjustified, but by confining it to new applicants, the administration has shown some sense because it came across opposition from the corporate companies and it had time to recognise its own mistake..."
21 September 2025, 14:18 PM
H-1B Visa News Live Updated : Trump’s H-1B Visa Fee Hike May Backfire On US Companies
President Donald Trump’s decision to raise H-1B visa fees is expected to hurt US technology companies, as it will make it harder for them to bring in skilled workers from abroad, especially from countries like India. Reports suggest that major firms such as Citigroup, Capital One, Verizon, and AT&T could also face setbacks since they rely heavily on H-1B visa holders for their workforce.
21 September 2025, 13:51 PM
H-1B Visa News Live Updates: Muraleedharan Questions Centre On H-1B Hike
After the US announced a $100,000 fee on H-1B visa applications, senior Congress leader K. Muraleedharan criticized the Centre, accusing it of neglecting the interests of Indians abroad.
He also questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking explanations for what he called the US’s ‘anti-India’ stance.
Muraleedharan said, "The Trump administration is already against the Indian government. They import Indian items and have levied about 50% in taxes, along with other actions. They are planning to act against India, which reflects the attitude of the Trump government. Therefore, Narendra Modi should respond and explain why Trump is against India. Is he prepared to confront Trump? We want to understand this because he always supports American policies, but America does not support India..."
21 September 2025, 13:16 PM
H-1B Visa News Live Updates: Piyush Goyal To Lead US Trade Talks.
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will lead an official delegation to the US for trade talks on September 22, an official statement said on Saturday.
The delegation will take forward the discussions on the trade deal with an aim of reaching an early conclusion of a mutually beneficial trade agreement.
The minister, who will visit New York, will be accompanied by the special secretary in the ministry, Rajesh Agrawal and other officials.
21 September 2025, 13:05 PM
H-1B Visa News Live Updates: Congress Leader Slams H-1B Visa Fee Applications
Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Saturday slammed the Trump administration's move to hike H-1B visa fee applications to $100,000 and targeted the Centre, saying "unilateral actions are being taken and we are unable to do anything".
"US is taking such steps again and again. Why is it doing this? It was said that the PM and the US President share a great friendship. But the highest tariff is being imposed on us. People are facing employment issues. With the announcement concerning H-1B visa, they want to target educated people who want to go out and work. If we are being suppressed in all manners, Govt of India should take strong steps...There is no need to fear anyone," he said.
"US might be a big country but such unilateral or negative actions are being taken and we are unable to do anything. This is a weakness of our diplomacy in some way," he added.
21 September 2025, 12:36 PM
H-1B Visa News Live Updates: Goldman Warns H-1B Staff On Travel Risks
Goldman Sachs told its employees on H-1B visas to exercise caution on international travel based on guidance from services firm Fragomen, Reuters reported, citing internal memo.
"We acknowledge that this is an uncertain time for our people on H-1B visas and your families," said the memo by Jacqueline Arthur, Goldman's global head of Human Capital Management.
The memo said employees on H-1B visas should stay connected with their aligned Fragomen representative until there's more clarity.
Fragomen is a global immigration services firm, which many companies including banks use for global mobility of staff.
21 September 2025, 12:31 PM
H-1B Visa News Live Updates: Congress MP Pramod Tiwari Terms Fee Hike A 'Blow To India's Talent'
Congress MP Pramod Tiwari voiced concern over US President Trump’s decision to hike the H-1B visa fee to USD 100,000, calling it a major setback for India’s skilled professionals.
"Prime Minister Modi has received a return gift. Overall, this is a blow to India's talented people...Prime Minister Modi says we need to increase self-reliance. Who was stopping you for 11 years? Why didn't you increase self-reliance? Fix your foreign policy, speak plainly. Strongly represent India's stance on tampering with the future of our millions of youth," ANI quoted Tiwari as saying.
21 September 2025, 11:52 AM
H-1B Visa News Live Updates: India, US Drive Creative Growth, Says Randhir Jaiswal
Official Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said “industry in both India and the US has a stake in innovation and creativity and can be expected to consult on the best path forward.”
In its statement, the MEA noted, “The Government has seen reports related to the proposed restrictions on the US H1B visa program. The full implications of the measure are being studied by all concerned, including by Indian industry, which has already put out an initial analysis clarifying some perceptions related to the H1B program.”
The government further said that “skilled talent mobility and exchanges have contributed enormously to technology development, innovation, economic growth, competitiveness and wealth creation in the United States and India.” It also underlined strong people-to-people ties as a factor that policymakers must consider.
On possible fallout, the MEA warned that “this measure is likely to have humanitarian consequences by way of the disruption caused for families. Government hopes that these disruptions can be addressed suitably by the US authorities.”
21 September 2025, 10:18 AM
H-1B Visa News Live Updates: 'Hike In H-1B Visa fees By US President Donald Trump A shock', Says Telangana CM
Telangana chief minister Revanth Reddy has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi and EAM S Jaishankar to address the issue related to hike in H-1B Visa fee.
Reddy described the impact on Telugu IT professionals as “unimaginable” and said the executive orders were “totally unacceptable in the historical context of Indo-American relationships.”
He called on the Union government to “immediately set up a mechanism to resolve the issue amicably, keeping the interests of our tech population and skilled workers, who have served America for so long.”
“The suffering for our Telugu techies will be unimaginable. Requesting Hon’ble Prime Minister and EAM Shri @DrSJaishankar to resolve this issue on a war footing,” he added.
21 September 2025, 10:12 AM
H-1B Visa News Live Updates: MakeMyTrip Reports Surge In Last-Minute Bookings To The US
Online travel platform MakeMyTrip has reported a significant surge in last-minute flight bookings to the United States after the US government imposed a $100,000 fee hike on H-1B visas and tech companies issued advisories urging employees to return immediately.
21 September 2025, 09:57 AM
H-1B Visa News Live Updates: AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi Criticizes Centre Over US Fee Hike
AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi on Saturday criticized the Union government over the hike in US H-1B visa fees, calling it a failure that Washington does not recognize India as a true ally despite its strategic partnership.
"My complaint is not against Trump, he did what he wanted. My quarrel is with this government: what did you achieve with Howdy Modi and Namaste Trump (events)?... That the US is putting its relationship with India at risk is proof that it does not care about our strategic value. We are a strategic partner of the US, and if they don’t see us as allies, then it is a failure of this government," Owaisi said in a post on X.
1. Trump has essentially ended the #H1Bvisa system. Indians, and especially people from Telangana and Andhra were its biggest beneficiaries. How will this affect India and what does it say about Indian foreign policy? 2. 71–72% of all H1B visas go to Indians. Within India,… — Asaduddin Owaisi (@asadowaisi) September 20, 2025
21 September 2025, 09:49 AM
H-1B Visa News Live Updates: BJD Vice President Prasanna Acharya Criticizes Trump Over Fee Hike
Biju Janata Dal Vice President Prasanna Acharya criticized the US on Saturday, saying President Trump's H-1B visa fee hike could harm India-US relations and calling it "Trump's bullying," which he said is unacceptable.
"It will definitely affect (the bilateral relations between India and the US). President Trump has implemented all restrictions on India. Despite this, Trump, in his daily speeches, kept saying that they have the best relationship with India and PM Modi. Is this pointing towards the best relationship? They are increasing tariffs, trying to finish the Indian market in the US, and putting restrictions on visas. So, is this a signal of friendship or enmity?" ANI quoted Acharya as saying.
"America has a daily agenda to harass India or Indians from every angle. We will decide where to get oil and where not to; we are a democratic, independent country. We will not submit to anyone. This is Trump's bullying, and it cannot be tolerated," Acharya added.
21 September 2025, 09:35 AM
H-1B Visa News Live Updates: Economic Advisory Council To Prime Minister Chief Says H-1B Fee Hike May Benefit Indian Startups
Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) Chairman S Mahendra Dev on Saturday said that the recent H-1B visa fee hike could present opportunities for India. Highlighting the growth of startups and companies in cities like Bangalore, Hyderabad, and Gurgaon, he suggested that the situation could contribute to India’s vision of a “Viksit Bharat” by encouraging talent to stay and boosting domestic entrepreneurship.
"In India, a lot of things are happening. So we will have more startups, more companies in cities like Bangalore, Hyderabad and Gurgaon, all will benefit because of these startups and other things. I think it's a gain for us. And India is planning to have Viksit Bharat. So it will add to the Viksit Bharat, I think, if they stay back. Also, some other countries can diversify to go to the other countries," ANI quoted him as saying.
21 September 2025, 09:29 AM
H-1B Visa News Live Updates: BJP Leader Dilip Ghosh Expresses Hope PM Modi Will Find Solution To USD 100,000 Fee Hike
In response to US President Trump's executive order increasing the H-1B visa sponsorship fee to $100,000, BJP leader Dilip Ghosh expressed optimism that Prime Minister Modi would devise an effective solution to address the issue.
"He is overjoyed whenever some step against India is taken. He goes abroad and criticises the country. Nobody trusts his words. PM Modi is there, a solution will come out," ANI quoted Ghosh as saying.
#WATCH | On Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi's jibe at PM Modi following US President Trump's Executive Order to raise the H-1B visa fee to $100,000, BJP leader Dilip Ghosh says, "He is overjoyed whenever some step against India is taken. He goes abroad and criticises the country.… pic.twitter.com/liWtBO3vrj — ANI (@ANI) September 21, 2025
21 September 2025, 09:20 AM
H-1B Visa News Live Updates: Fee Hike Aims To Give More Opportunities To American Citizens, BJP’s Prakash Reddy
BJP leader Prakash Reddy has expressed concern over President Trump’s proposed USD 100,000 H-1B visa fee increase, stating that the move seems designed to restrict foreign entries while prioritizing job opportunities for American citizens.
"The people of this country should understand that this visa is not chargeable to those who are staying in America or have completed their master's degree in America. It is only chargeable to those who are staying outside America. The American and the Trump government have taken this decision to discourage foreign nationals from entering America. Giving more opportunities to the American citizens. The PM of India has clearly responded that we don't have to depend on any other country; 'Aatmanirbharta' is important for us, and we are self-sufficient," ANI quoted Reddy as saying.
21 September 2025, 09:16 AM
H-1B Visa News Live Updates: New USD 100,000 Fee Takes Effect Today
The new USD 100,000 fee on H-1B visa applications comes into effect at 12:01 a.m. ET on Sunday (9:31 a.m. IST). The policy is scheduled to last for one year but could be extended if the US government determines it aligns with national interests.
21 September 2025, 09:12 AM
H-1B Visa News Live Updates: US Chamber Of Commerce Voices Concern Over Fee Hike
The US Chamber of Commerce has expressed concern about the recent H-1B visa fee increase, highlighting its potential impact on employees, their families, and employers. The organization stated that it is working with the Trump administration to assess the full implications and determine the best way forward.
"We’re concerned about the impact on employees, their families, and employers. We’re working with the Administration and our members to understand the full implications and the best path forward," the statement said.
21 September 2025, 09:09 AM
H-1B Visa News Live Updates: Congress MP Akhilesh Prasad Singh Criticizes Trump’s USD 100,000 Fee Hike
Congress MP Akhilesh Prasad Singh strongly condemned President Trump’s USD 100,000 H-1B visa fee hike, criticizing the US administration for what he described as discriminatory treatment toward Indians.
"The way they treat Indians shows they don't want to see PM Modi or Indians at all. Trump and his administration are constantly looking down on Indians. When around 300 Indians were deported from the US, they were loaded onto a plane like grains are shipped in sacks. They were denied even basic human values," ANI quoted Singh as saying.
21 September 2025, 08:58 AM
H-1B Visa News Live Updates: US Clarifies $100,000 Fee Hike Applies Only To New Applicants
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) confirmed that the charge applies solely to new applications and will not affect petitions filed before September 21. USCIS Director Joseph B Edlow emphasized that the rule does not impact individuals with already approved petitions or those holding valid H-1B visas.
In a memorandum issued on Saturday, USCIS Director Joseph B Edlow said, "This proclamation only applies prospectively to petitions that have not yet been filed. The proclamation does not apply to aliens who: are the beneficiaries of petitions that were filed prior to the effective date of the proclamation, are the beneficiaries of currently approved petitions, or are in possession of validly issued H-1B non-immigrant visas."
21 September 2025, 08:54 AM
H-1B Visa News Live Updates: USD 100,000 Fee Hike Likely To Impact India The Most
The recent H-1B visa fee increase is expected to affect Indian nationals disproportionately, as they received 71% of the 399,395 visas approved in 2024, compared to just 11.7% for Chinese applicants. India has historically accounted for the largest share of H-1B visa recipients.
21 September 2025, 08:50 AM
H-1B Visa News Live Updates: White House Issues Clarification On Fee Hike
The White House has issued a clarification regarding the recent H-1B visa fee proclamation, stating that it does not affect individuals who already hold a visa. The White House added that the fee hike applies only to future applicants who are currently outside the US.
"The Proclamation does not apply to anyone who has a current visa. The Proclamation only applies to future applicants in the February lottery who are currently outside the US It does not apply to anyone who participated in the 2025 lottery. The Proclamation does not impact the ability of any current visa holder to travel to/from the US," it said.
21 September 2025, 08:45 AM
H-1B Visa News Live Updates: Indian Embassy In US Issues Emergency Helpline Number
Following the sudden increase in H-1B visa fees, the Indian Embassy in the United States has launched an emergency helpline for its citizens. The embassy advised that Indian nationals requiring urgent assistance can contact the number 1-202-550-9931 via call or WhatsApp, emphasizing that it is meant solely for emergency cases and not for routine consular inquiries.
"Indian nationals seeking emergency assistance may call cell number 1-202-550-9931 (and WhatsApp). This number should be used only by Indian nationals seeking immediate emergency assistance and not for routine consular queries," The Indian Embassy in the US said in a post on X.
