SaralnamaURGENT NOTICE: H-1B visa holders currently outside the US are advised to return immediately. A new executive order signed on may add a ₹83 lakh fee for new H-1B visa applicants. While the White House later clarified this fee won't apply to current visa holders, many rushed back before the deadline. One Indian software professional cut his Nagpur trip short and spent ₹6.6 lakh on multiple flight bookings to ensure his return. The White House stated the new fee will only apply to new visas, not renewals or current holders. H-1B visa holders can still leave and re-enter the US as usual. (Updated 21 Sep 2025, 16:55 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- URGENT NOTICE: H-1B visa holders currently outside the US are advised to return immediately
- A new executive order signed on may add a ₹83 lakh fee for new H-1B visa applicants
- While the White House later clarified this fee won't apply to current visa holders, many rushed back before the deadline