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Finance Ministry: H-1B Fee Shock Real, Yet Manageable for India

India says the U.S. one-time USD 100,000 H-1B fee risks IT export earnings and jobs but can be managed through…

H-1B Fee Surge: How India’s IT Sector Can Survive the Blow

A September 21, 2025 U.S. rule hikes the H-1B filing fee to USD 100,000, creating immediate financial shock for India’s…

Gold Card Surge: H-1B Fee Hike Drives U.S. Residency Interest

The Gold Card, announced Sept 19, 2025, grants expedited residency for $1 million individuals or $2 million corporate sponsors. The…

Sanjeev Sanyal: H-1B Benefits Favor the U.S., Not India

Sanjeev Sanyal said the US captures most benefits from H-1B migration and cited the new US $100,000 fee for new…

JPMorgan Sees India Flourishing Despite U.S. Trade and Visa Hurdles

JPMorgan views U.S. tariffs and a $100,000 visa fee as short-term shocks, not derailers of India’s growth. Domestic demand, GST…

H-1B 2026 Lottery: What the $100,000 Fee Means for Employers

From Sept 21, 2025, any new H-1B petition filed must include a $100,000 fee; FY2026 registration and lottery proceed normally.…

Why Make America Great Again Persists Despite U.S. Global Lead

The White House plan imposes a 10% baseline tariff, higher targeted duties including 100% on some Indian drugs, and a…

H-1B Surcharge: Indian IT Firms to Pass 30–70% to Clients

Effective September 21, 2025, a $100,000 one-time surcharge applies to new H-1B petitions for 12 months. Crisil forecasts a 10–20…