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India warns U.S. H-1B fee hike could dent exports and remittance

A proposed $100,000 one-time fee on new H-1B petitions could slow India’s IT services exports and remittances. The charge affects…

3–5% H-1B Exposure in Indian IT; New $100K Fee Seen as Marginal

A proposed $100,000 one-time fee for new H-1B petitions from FY27 raises concerns but impacts are likely modest: only 3–5%…

Indians Face Sharper Visa Curbs in UK and New Zealand in 2025

In 2025 the UK and New Zealand tightened visa routes for Indians, cutting work and family approvals sharply; Australia increased…

Indian Tech Pro Denied U.S. Tourist Visa: Key Factors Explained

A New Delhi tech worker earning ₹16 lakh was denied a B-2 visa after a brief interview and 214(b) refusal.…

Chennai H-1B Approval Without Documents Sparks Mixed Reactions

A viral Reddit post says an H-1B visa was approved at Chennai on Sept. 25 after a short interview where…

Roemer: $100K H-1B Fee Could Be Reconsidered After Trade Deal

A proposed $100,000 one-time fee for new H-1B petitions has triggered industry and diplomatic pushback. The charge would not affect…

Singh Says H-1B Fees and PLI Signal U.S. Containment of India

Navroop Singh claims U.S. H-1B fee increases, visa scrutiny, and export controls functionally aim to limit India’s shift into hardware…

U.S. Banks Expand India GCC Footprint as $100,000 H-1B Fee Bites

Effective September 21, 2025, a $100,000 fee on H-1B petitions filed abroad is driving U.S. banks to expand India Global…