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India faces heavy price as Trump's H-1B visa fee hike hits IT sector, jobs
Indians account for more than 70 per cent of all H-1B visas. A steep $100,000 entry fee, paid by employers, for every worker entering the US under the programme will effectively gut it
 "India faces heavy price as Trump's H-1B visa fee hike hits IT sector, jobs")
USCIS confirms $100K H-1B visa fee for new petitions from Sept 21
The proclamation 'requires a $100,000 payment to accompany any new H-1B visa petitions submitted after 12:01 am eastern daylight time on September 21, 2025,' the FAQ document said
 "USCIS confirms $100K H-1B visa fee for new petitions from Sept 21")
Trump's $100K H-1B visas alarm skilled immigrants aiming for US jobs
Trump's H-1B visa announcement jolted firms that have long relied on it to bring in global talent, especially in California's tech-heavy economy that relies on trained programmers, analysts, engineers
 "Trump's $100K H-1B visas alarm skilled immigrants aiming for US jobs")
Race against time: Travel bookings to US spike after Trump's visa diktat
The US move to hike H-1B visa fees to $100,000 triggered a surge in last-minute bookings to the States, though officials later clarified the rule applies only to new applicants
 "Race against time: Travel bookings to US spike after Trump's visa diktat")
Donald Trump's H-1B visa crackdown upends Indian IT industry's playbook
The sector, which earns about 57% of its total revenue from the U.S. market, has long gained from U.S. work visa programs and the outsourcing of software and business services
 "Donald Trump's H-1B visa crackdown upends Indian IT industry's playbook")
India reaches out to US after shock over Trump's H-1B visa orders
Indian officials reached out to US authorities and top H-1B firms after Trump's orders, as Andhra Pradesh and Telangana leaders raised concerns over impact on Telugu IT workers
Student enquiries down 46% for US in a year, 75% for Canada in 2 yrs: IDP
According to Piyush Kumar, Regional Director, South Asia, Canada and Latin America (LATAM), IDP Education, the geopolitical situation has impacted students' plans to go to the US and Canada
 "Student enquiries down 46% for US in a year, 75% for Canada in 2 yrs: IDP")
Indian Embassy in US issues emergency number amid H-1B visa fee hike
With 71-72 per cent of H-1B visas going to Indians, the move has sparked concerns about its effects on Indian tech professionals and remittances
 "Indian Embassy in US issues emergency number amid H-1B visa fee hike")
H-1B visa new rules: White House says $100,000 fee only for new applicants
The H-1B fee is likely to face legal challenges. But if it survives, companies that hire skilled international workers would have to pay $100,000 each year
 "H-1B visa new rules: White House says $100,000 fee only for new applicants")
Govt studying implications of proposed US curbs on H-1B visas: MEA
The ministry said the implications of the measure are being studied, including by Indian industry, which has already issued an initial assessment
 "Govt studying implications of proposed US curbs on H-1B visas: MEA")
Major American tech companies to bear the brunt of H-1B visa fee hike
Data from the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) reveals that out of the top 10 beneficiaries of the H-1B programme in 2025, only two are Indian IT services firms and the rest are global
 "Major American tech companies to bear the brunt of H-1B visa fee hike")
Trump govt hates Indian H-1Bs, but we're lucky to have them, say US experts
Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee stirs anger in US and India, with doctors, tech firms and policy experts warning of devastating fallout
 "Trump govt hates Indian H-1Bs, but we're lucky to have them, say US experts")
H-1B visa holders: Don't leave US, warn Amazon, Microsoft, JPMorgan
US Firm on H1-B Visa Fee Hike: Microsoft, JPMorgan and Amazon warn H-1B staff to stay in the US after Trump's order makes visas cost $100,000 each. Legal challenge underway
 "H-1B visa holders: Don't leave US, warn Amazon, Microsoft, JPMorgan")
$100K H-1B fee may reduce new applications, boost offshoring: Mohandas Pai
Pai pointed out that the impact will be "limited" for now, as it only affects new applications, and existing H-1B visas are "safe"
 "$100K H-1B fee may reduce new applications, boost offshoring: Mohandas Pai")
$1 million for 10 H-1B visa workers: What Trump's order means for US firms
Trump raised the H-1B visa fee to $100,000 citing US job losses, but experts say mass displacement is a myth, with 96% of US software developers employed
 "$1 million for 10 H-1B visa workers: What Trump's order means for US firms")
$100k H-1B visa fee: Microsoft asks employees to stay in US, not travel out
In the email, sent to its employees, Microsoft also asks those who are outside the US and with H1-B and H4 visas to return to the country immediately
 "$100k H-1B visa fee: Microsoft asks employees to stay in US, not travel out")
$100K H-1B visa fees add to TCS' woes; firm second-biggest beneficiary
Tata Consultancy Services could be among the worst hit by Trump's new visa fee targeting foreign tech workers
 "$100K H-1B visa fees add to TCS' woes; firm second-biggest beneficiary")
Indians hold 71% of H-1B visas - Trump's Rs 90 lakh fee hits them hardest
Trump orders $100,000 H-1B visa fee, hitting Indian techies hardest. Lawyers warn of lawsuits, Microsoft issues travel guidance
 "Indians hold 71% of H-1B visas - Trump's Rs 90 lakh fee hits them hardest")
America's loss will be India's gain: Kant on $100,000 H-1B visa fee
Amitabh Kant highlighted that India has some of the finest innovators and professionals who can contribute to the country's growth
 "America's loss will be India's gain: Kant on $100,000 H-1B visa fee")
'Reckless' H1-B fee will have negative impact on IT industry: US lawmakers
Former advisor to president Joe Biden and Asian-American community leader on immigration policy, Ajay Bhutoria, warned of a potential crisis for the US technology sector's competitive edge
 "'Reckless' H1-B fee will have negative impact on IT industry: US lawmakers")