Potential effects of the US H-1B visa fee increase on Indians
The United States is considering a hike in H-1B visa fees to $103,265, which would substantially raise expenses for companies recruiting international talent. This change may create tougher financial challenges for Indian professionals who depend on employer sponsorship and students looking for work in the US. Because Indians represented 71% of all H-1B applications granted in 2024, this policy shift could disproportionately affect them.