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U.S. Clarifies H‑1B $100,000 Fee Applies Only to New Applicants as India Voices Concern

India's foreign ministry says it is evaluating the policy's effects on workers and families.

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Overview

  • The Trump administration announced a $100,000 annual charge tied to H‑1B approvals and an entry bar for those whose employers have not paid, set to take effect for arrivals after 12:01 a.m. EDT on Sept. 21.
  • A senior U.S. official told ANI that current H‑1B holders do not need to return by the deadline or pay the fee, which the official said applies to new applicants only.
  • India’s Ministry of External Affairs said it is studying the measures and warned of operational difficulties and humanitarian impacts on families.
  • Major employers including Microsoft, Amazon, Meta and JPMorgan had urged H‑1B and H‑4 staff to stay in or return to the United States before the effective time.
  • The order permits DHS to grant national‑interest exemptions, and news reports note that roughly 71–72% of H‑1B beneficiaries are Indian, underscoring potential economic effects.