Overview

• President Trump signed a proclamation lifting the H-1B visa fee to $100,000, citing national-security concerns, a move some US lawmakers and community leaders labeled reckless and unfortunate.
• Owaisi said the increase reflects a failure of the Union government’s diplomacy, questioning the value of high-profile events such as Howdy Modi and Namaste Trump.
• He argued that 71–72% of H-1B visas go to Indians and that Telangana and Andhra Pradesh have been key beneficiaries, pointing to significant NRI deposits from the two states.
• The Hyderabad MP warned of pressure on household incomes and remittances, noting average H-1B salaries around $120,000 and India’s roughly $125 billion inflow.
• He called for expanding dedollarisation arrangements and rupee trade settlements with more partners as a strategic response.