22 Sep 2025 | 5 Mins Read
US to Hike H-1B Visa Fee Amidst Trade Tensions
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US President Donald Trump's administration raised H-1B visa fees from $1.5-4K to $100,000 annually for new applications, affecting Indian IT exports and pressuring project margins. Indian IT sector growth rates could be reduced to below 4% if H-1B visa-related risks persist, affecting gross exports of $181 billion and net exports of $160 billion in FY25.