WASHINGTON — The Indian government expressed concern Saturday about President Donald Trump's latest push to upend American immigration policy, dramatically raising the fee for visas that bring tech workers from India and other countries to the United States.
The president signed a proclamation Friday that will require a $100,000 annual fee for H-1B visas — from up $215. He also rolled out a $1 million "gold card" visa for wealthy individuals, moves that face near-certain legal challenges amid widespread criticism that he sidestepped Congress.
India's Ministry of External Affairs said Saturday that Trump's plan "was being studied by all concerned, including by Indian industry." The ministry warned: "this measure is likely to have humanitarian consequences by way of the disruption caused f