The Trump administration announced a USD 100,000 annual fee on H-1B visas. This move caused worry among Indian professionals in America. The White House later said the new rule only applies to new visa applications, not current holders.
New Delhi, 22 Sep 2025
The Trump administration announced a USD 100,000 annual fee on H-1B visas. This move caused worry among Indian professionals in America. The White House later said the new rule only applies to new visa applications, not current holders.
H-1B Visa Program Importance
The H-1B program brings top talent to America. These skilled workers create new jobs and help the economy grow. Many start new companies that make lots of money. They also pay taxes that help the government. Some experts say cutting H-1B visas could hurt research and education in America. The H-1B program brings top talent to America. These skilled workers create new jobs and help the economy grow. Many start new companies that make lots of money. They also pay taxes that help the government. Some experts say cutting H-1B visas could hurt research and education in America. The H-1B programme serves as America's gateway for attracting the world's top talent and skilled professionals who don't merely fill existing positions but create entirely new economic ecosystems, a leading diaspora organisation said Saturday. On Friday, the Trump administration had announced a…
Indian Professionals Key to US Innovation
Many Indian professionals in America start successful companies. They also do important research work. Indian students in US schools bring in about USD 10 billion each year. They help create around 93,000 jobs. Indian Americans are part of many new inventions too. They are on 10 percent of all new patents in America now, up from 2 percent in 1975.
H-1B holders have historically become the architects of innovation, founding companies that generate hundreds of thousands of American jobs and contribute billions in tax revenue to federal, state, and local governments
The new H-1B visa fee rule will start from September 21, 2025. Follow The Rising News for more verified updates.
Updated 22 Sep 2025, 12:09 IST; source: link
