President Donald Trump has signed a rule that puts a big fee of $100,000 on H1-B visas every year. This new rule will make it hard for Indian students to work in America after they finish studying there.
New Delhi, 20 Sep 2025
President Donald Trump has signed a rule that puts a big fee of $100,000 on H1-B visas every year. This new rule will make it hard for Indian students to work in America after they finish studying there.
How the new fee affects Indian students
Many Indian students go to America to study. They hope to get H1-B visas to work there after college. But now, companies may not want to hire them because of the high fee. This means Indian students might have to go back home or look for jobs in other countries. Some students might even decide not to study in America anymore.
What officials say about the new rule
The White House says this rule will stop misuse of H1-B visas. They want only the best workers to come to America. The government has also made a new Gold Card visa. But it costs a lot of money, so most Indian students cannot afford it. This new rule makes it harder for Indian students to live and work in America after their studies. NEW DELHI: In a move that could affect the career prospects of Indian students in the United States, President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation imposing a steep annual fee of $100,000 on H1-B visas. The decision, part of the administration’s broader crackdown on immigration, is expected to…
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said the change would ensure that only extraordinary people at the very top are brought in.
Indian students planning to study in the US should carefully consider how this new fee might affect their future job prospects. Follow The Rising News for more verified updates.
Updated 20 Sep 2025, 16:50 IST; source: link
