SaralnamaUS President Trump signed an order adding a ₹83 lakh yearly fee for H-1B visa applicants. The rule starts for new requests. Companies must pay this amount for each applicant for 6 years. Critics say it will hurt small businesses and startups. Some fear it may reduce US competitiveness in tech. The H-1B program has an annual cap of 85,000 visas. Last year, top users were Amazon, Tata, Microsoft, Meta, Apple, and Google. India is the largest source of H-1B applicants. Today: Trump signs order. From: New fee applies. Until: Fee continues for 6 years. Next: Impacts on US tech sector and Indian applicants to be seen. (Updated 20 Sep 2025, 15:07 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- US President Trump signed an order adding a ₹83 lakh yearly fee for H-1B visa applicants
- The rule starts for new requests
- Companies must pay this amount for each applicant for 6 years