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Tag: H-1B visa fee hike
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Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee: How It Could Transform Global IT Outsourcing and Boost India
In September 2025, former U.S. President Donald Trump introduced a dramatic increase in H-1B visa fees, imposing a one-time charge of $100,000 for new applicants. This is a significant jump from the previous fees, which ranged from $2,000 to $5,000, and marks a strategic shift in U.S. immigration policy aimed at prioritizing high-skilled, high-wage foreign…
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China Launches K Visa: A Game-Changer for Global Professionals Amid Rising U.S. H-1B Costs
The global talent market is witnessing a significant shift as countries compete to attract highly skilled professionals. China recently unveiled the K visa, a new immigration pathway designed to draw foreign professionals, especially in STEM fields, at a time when the U.S. H-1B visa fees have surged dramatically. This bold move positions China as a…
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H-1B Visa Fee Hike Explained: New Costs, Exemptions for Existing Holders, and What It Means for India
The recent announcement of a dramatic increase in H-1B visa fees by the United States has sent shockwaves across the global tech and talent communities. For decades, the H-1B visa has been the most sought-after gateway for high-skilled professionals, especially from India, to work in America. The sudden hike to a steep fee of around…
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H-1B Visa Fee Hike: How the US Move Could Backfire and Boost India’s Tech & Talent Ecosystem
In a surprise policy shift, the United States has dramatically raised the mandatory fee for new H-1B visa applications. What was once a relatively affordable process costing only a few thousand dollars has now become a steep barrier of about US $100,000 per applicant. While the change is aimed at reshaping immigration and employment patterns…