Highlights:

Trump imposes a $100,000 fee on all new H-1B visa applications, effective September 21, 2025.

The fee is 20–50 times higher than the usual $2,000–$5,000 cost.

Existing visa holders and renewals are not affected.

Immediate panic among Indian professionals, including airport disruptions (e.g., San Francisco International Airport). - Advertisement -

Major tech companies (Microsoft, Amazon, JP Morgan) issue travel warnings for H-1B and H-4 visa holders.

Social media and forums show widespread concern and debate over the policy.

Indian leaders respond, highlighting both risks and domestic opportunities.

Critics warn of potential offshoring, reduced remittances, and long-term impacts on India-U.S. tech cooperation.

President Donald Trump’s announcement of a $100,000 fee for

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