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Trump signed a proclamation raising H-1B visa fees from $215 to $100,000 annually, targeting skilled worker visas primarily used by Indian tech workers.

India expressed concern about the move, warning of “humanitarian consequences” for families as more than 70% of H-1B holders are Indian.

WASHINGTON — The Indian government expressed concern Saturday about President Trump’s latest push to overhaul American immigration policy, dramatically raising the fee for visas that bring tech workers from India and other countries to the United States.

The president on Friday signed a proclamation that will require a $100,000 annual fee for H-1B visas — meant for high-skilled jobs that tech c

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