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H-1B visa shock By Navhind Times - 2025-09-23 0 0 Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp

A renewed focus on Swadeshi can be India’s response to Trump

US President Donald Trump has dropped yet another bombshell by hiking H-1B visa fees by at least 65 times. The $100,000 (over Rs 80 lakh) entry fee slapped on holders of these visas is expected to impact both technology workers from India as well as students.

The clarification stating that there will be no impact on current visa holders or their renewals came as a big relief. However, the steep visa fee will apply to non-cap visa applicants after September 21. There are heightened concerns about future hiring in the US.

Over 70% of those benefitting from the H-1B visas are said to be In

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