India Warns Of ‘Humanitarian Consequences’ From US H-1B Visa Fee
NEW DELHI -India on September 20 said that the fallout of the US administration’s decision to impose a $100,000 annual fee on H-1B visas from September 21 is likely to have humanitarian consequences by way of the disruption caused for families which it hoped can be addressed suitably by the US authorities.
“The Government has seen reports related to the proposed restrictions on the US H1B visa program. The full implications of the measure are being studied by all concerned, including by Indian industry, which has already put out an initial analysis clarifying some perceptions related to the H1B program,” it said in a statement.
The spokesperson asserted that industry in both India and the US has a stake in innovation and creativity and can be expected to consult on the best path forward.
“Skilled talent mobility and exchanges have contributed enormously to technology development, innovation, economic growth, competitiveness and wealth creation in the United States and India. Policy makers will therefore assess recent steps taking into account mutual benefits, which include strong people-to-people ties between the two countries.
“This measure is likely to have humanitarian consequences by way of the disruption caused for families. Government hopes that these disruptions can be addressed suitably by the US authorities,” the statement added.
New Delhi is in touch with the Indian Embassy in Washington and is also holding consultations with the leading tech industry body Nasscom here.
The new H-1B costs are expected to affect the US companies the most, as these rely heavily on Indians for specialized and high-skilled tech roles.
Indians hold the highest number of H1-B visas, followed by China. (IANS)
Sam
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The Humanitarian Consequences for unlimited H1B VISAs being issued is heavy on US citizens. This is a good Executive Order that helps current H1B holders who just lost their jobs and need to find something quick or self deport.
In fact, the EO falls short. It should require that the company pay full expenses (average cost in the state) to educate two US citizen in a state college for each H1B hired. And hire those pool of citizens first before an H1B is hired.
As far as USA needing talent. So far there is no shortage of talent in hiring educated people. The talent shortage is in labor like hotel workers, restaurant workers, gardeners and domestic help.
September 22, 2025Drey
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I 100% agree! Most of these positions make $150k plus! From what I hear, a lot of these new hires don’t have the skills that they claim! With the connectivity around the world, why can we not hire these people to be remote employees? Seems they would save money.
September 22, 2025