New US H-1B Visa Fee Proposal Clears White House Review
· World · India Today, Hindustan Times, NDTV
A proposal from the Donald Trump administration to modify H-1B visa petition fees has cleared a key regulatory review by the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs. The Department of Homeland Security is expected to publish the regulation in the coming weeks, though the specific fee changes remain undisclosed. Indian professionals, who represent a majority of H-1B approvals and renewals, could be significantly impacted by potential cost increases. The administration is currently overhauling the H-1B program, following previous attempts to impose high fees that were challenged in federal court.
Why it matters
The proposal threatens to increase costs for employers hiring Indian skilled workers, potentially affecting the future of Indian professionals in the US tech sector.
Read the original report — India Today
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