Trump's $100K H-1B Fee: What It Really Means For Indian Tech Workers | Explained

Описание: Two days after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a staggering $100,000 fee on H-1B visa applications, more clarity has emerged—and some panic has eased.

1. The fee is a one-time charge, not annual.
2. It applies only to new applicants, not renewals.
3. Current H-1B holders won't be charged to re-enter the U.S.

While current visa holders are safe for now, aspiring job-seekers are facing an uphill battle. India, which accounts for over 70% of H-1B visas, could see a sharp decline in outbound tech talent. States like Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, which send thousands of engineers abroad each year, are raising concerns. Telangana IT Minister Sridhar Duddila calls this both a blow to Indian professionals and a "failure of Indian diplomacy." TDP’s Pattabhi Ram also weighed in on the national implications. Meanwhile, experts like IIT Madras Director Kamakoti Veezhinathan are urging calm, saying this could boost local innovation. But there’s more: Republican Senator Bernie Moreno has introduced the HIRE Act 2025, proposing a 25% tax on firms outsourcing jobs. That could hurt Indian IT exports even more.

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