H1 B Visa Live Updates: Top 10 H1 B Visa Beneficiaries
H1 B Visa Update Highlights: US President Donald Trump’s new H-1B visa rule takes effect today, September 21, 2025. Under the new H-1B Visa rule, anyone applying after the current announcement must pay a $100,000 annual fee. This rule also applies to new petitions that supplement existing ones. The employers must be prepared to present proof of the payment. In the absence of payment, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) may reject the petition. The rule applies to all those who are applying for an H-1B visa from outside the US. Exceptions will be considered only if they serve the national interest.
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The H-1B program, which was originally designed to attract highly skilled international workers for specialised technical roles, was under scrutiny for a long time. It particularly impacts Indian IT professionals who comprise the largest group of beneficiaries. Indian IT service companies such as TCS, Infosys, and Wipro have historically used H-1B visas to bring junior and mid-level developers to the United States to train them.
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H1 B Visa Live Updates: Non Immigrant workers Under H1-B Visa As per the new Changes
A proclamation signed by U.S. President Trump imposes a restriction on the entry of non immigrant workers under the H-1B visa program, requiring that any petition must include a $100,000 payment to be considered, according to a White House fact sheet released on September 19, 2025.
The order instructs the Secretary of Homeland Security to deny approval of H-1B petitions from individuals currently outside the U.S. if the required payment is not included, although case-by-case exemptions may be granted if it's deemed to serve the national interest. Additionally, the Departments of Labor and Homeland Security are directed to jointly develop guidelines for verification, enforcement, audits, and penalties related to the new policy.
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H1 B Visa Live Updates: H1 B Visa New Fees Increase To Hurt Us More Than India- GTRI
Donald Trump's decision to increase H-1B visa fees to $100,000 per worker is likely to harm the U.S. more than India, according to the think tank Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI).
The organization noted that Indian IT companies already hire 50–80% local employees in the U.S., totaling around 100,000 Americans. As a result, the fee hike is unlikely to generate significant new employment and will instead make hiring Indian professionals on-site more expensive than employing local talent.
H1 B Visa Live Updates:India was the Largest Beneficiary of The H1-B Visa
India was the largest beneficiary of H-1B visas last year, accounting for 71% of approved beneficiaries, while China was a distant second at 11.7%, as per government data
Amid the confusion, a manufacturing engineer in North Carolina, cancelled his plan to visit India. “There is panic among H-1B visa holders because we do not know what’s ahead,” the 30-year-old said.
A Nvidia engineer, who has lived in the U.S. for 10 years, told Reuters at the San Francisco airport that he had been vacationing in Japan with his wife and infant when he rushed to reschedule his return flight after hearing the news.
H1 B Visa Live Updates: 'US Will Be More At Loss' - Congress leader TS Singh Deo On H-1B Visa Fee Hike
Delhi: On US President Trump signing an Executive Order to raise the fee that companies pay to sponsor H-1B applicants to $100,000, Congress leader TS Singh Deo says, "Its not about India, its about individuals... If our children want to go abroad for better opportunities, they go there because their need is felt there. That is where hurdles will arise, and I think the US will be more at loss..."
#watch | Delhi: On US President Trump signing an Executive Order to raise the fee that companies pay to sponsor H-1B applicants to $100,000, Congress leader TS Singh Deo says, "Its not about India, its about individuals... If our children want to go abroad for better… pic.twitter.com/i8YrzIPb6b
— ANI (@ANI) September 21, 2025
H1 B Visa Live Updates: Telangana CM urges PM, EAM Jaishankar to address H-1B visa fee hike issue
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has expressed deep concern over U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to sharply increase the H-1B visa fee, warning that the move could cause "unimaginable" hardship for Telugu IT professionals. He urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take swift action to address the issue.
In a post on X late Saturday, Reddy stated, "The executive orders of President of America had come as a shocker to all. This is totally unacceptable in the historical context of Indo-American relationships. It is for the Indian Government to immediately set up a mechanism to resolve this amicably keeping the interests of our tech population and skilled workers, who have served America for so long. The suffering for our Telugu techies will be unimaginable. Requesting Hon’ble Prime Minister and EAM Shri Dr S Jaishankar to resolve this issue on a war footing.'
H1 B Visa Live Updates: White House factsheet defends Trump’s visa move - ‘Firm got 5,189 H-1Bs, fired 16,000 Americans’
Washington: The White House issued a fact sheet, justifying US President Donald Trump’s move to impose an annual fee of USD 100,000 on H-1B visa applications, citing concern over US workers being replaced with “lower-paid foreign labour.”
H1 B Visa Live Updates: White House says H-1B visa fee to be one-time payment
The White House issued a significant clarification on Saturday, September 20, 2025, regarding its revised H-1B visa policy, which had caused concern in the tech industry. It stated that the $100,000 fee would be a one-time charge applicable only to new applicants.
H1 B Visa Live Updates: Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee impact: India-US flight fares jump, chaos at US airports
US President Donald Trump’s surprise move to hike the H-1B visa fee to $100,000 (Rs 88 lakh) and enforce a tight September 21 deadline caused chaos at US airports on Saturday. Several Indian techies reportedly deboarded flights immediately after the announcement. This period also sees many Indians in the US returning home for Durga Puja.
H1 B Visa Live Updates: White House issues official clarification on exemptions
The White House has released an official clarification regarding the exemptions under the newly announced H-1B visa fee mandate. "The Proclamation does not apply to anyone who has a current visa. The Proclamation only applies to future applicants in the February lottery who are currently outside the US. It does not apply to anyone who participated in the 2025 lottery," it stated.
It further added, "The Proclamation does not impact the ability of any current visa holder to travel to/from the US."
H1 B Visa Live Updates: 'Only Chargeable To Those Outside America': BJP Leader Prakash Reddy
Hyderabad, Telangana: On US President Trump signing an Executive Order to raise the fee that companies pay to sponsor H-1B applicants to $100,000, BJP leader Prakash Reddy says, "... The people of this country should understand that this visa is not chargeable to those who are staying in America or have completed their master's degree in America. It is only chargeable to those who are staying outside America... The American and the Trump government have taken this decision to discourage foreign nationals from entering America... Giving more opportunities to the American citizens... The PM of India has clearly responded that we don't have to depend on any other country; 'Aatmanirbharta' is important for us, and we are self-sufficient..."
H 1B Visa Live Updates: No Need To Rush Back To America, H-1B Visa Holders Told By US Official
A senior US Administration official clarified on Friday that existing H-1B visa holders can breathe a sigh of relief, as the $100,000 annual fee applies only to new H-1B visa petitions, not to current holders or renewals.
H 1B Visa Live Updates: Trump's $100,000 Fee Comes Into Effect
US President Donald Trump's proclamation imposing a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas came into effect on Sunday.
H 1B Visa Live Updates: US Chamber Of Commerce Raises Concerns Over Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Visa Sponsorship Fee
On US President Donald Trump signing an Executive Order to raise the fee that companies pay to sponsor H-1B applicants to $100,000, the US Chamber of Commerce says, "We’re concerned about the impact on employees, their families, and employers. We’re working with the Administration and our members to understand the full implications and the best path forward."
On US President Donald Trump signing an Executive Order to raise the fee that companies pay to sponsor H-1B applicants to $100,000, the US Chamber of Commerce says, "We’re concerned about the impact on employees, their families, and employers. We’re working with the… pic.twitter.com/N8MUgVk76M
— ANI (@ANI) September 21, 2025
H 1B Visa Live Updates: 'Not An Annual Fee': White House Press Secretary Clarifies New H-1B Visa Policy
To be clear:1.) This is NOT an annual fee. It’s a one-time fee that applies only to the petition.2.) Those who already hold H-1B visas and are currently outside of the country right now will NOT be charged $100,000 to re-enter. H-1B visa holders can leave and re-enter the…
— Karoline Leavitt (@PressSec) September 20, 2025
H 1B Visa Live Updates:Indian Embassy in US issues emergency helpline as Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee rule takes effect today
As the new proclamation signed by United States President Donald Trump, imposing a $100,000 annual fee on H-1B visas, takes effect today, the Indian Embassy in the US on Saturday issued an emergency assistance number for Indian nationals seeking support. With 71-72% of H-1B visas granted to Indian citizens, the move has sparked concerns about its impact on Indian tech professionals and remittances. However, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) clarified that the USD 100,000 fee will only apply to new H-1B applicants and not to petitions submitted before September 21.
H-1B Visa Live Updates: New H-1B visa fee applies only to fresh applications, USCIS clarifies
he US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) clarified that the USD 100,000 fee on H-1B visa applications will only apply to the new applicants and not to the petitions submitted prior to September 21. "This proclamation only applies prospectively to petitions that have not yet been filed. The proclamation does not apply to aliens who: are the beneficiaries of petitions that were filed prior to the effective date of the proclamation, are the beneficiaries of currently approved petitions, or are in possession of validly issued H-1B non-immigrant visas," Joseph B Edlow, Director of USCIS, clarified in a memorandum on Saturday.
H 1B Visa Live Updates: H1-B $100,000 Visa entry fee Explained – Who Is Exempt?
US H-1B visa: US President Donald Trump has signed executive orders imposing a $100,000 fee on H-1B visas. The move has drawn global attention and is expected to affect Indians living abroad, those planning to move, and people currently in the process of going to the US. Some details of the order are still unclear, and reports differ on which skilled workers are exempt. Here is an analysis of those likely to be impacted.
H 1B Visa Live Updates: How does the revised application rule impact Indians?
US President Donald Trump on Friday signed an executive order imposing a USD 100,000 annual application charge for H-1B visas. The Trump administration’s latest crackdown is expected to affect thousands of skilled foreign workers, who comprise the largest network of beneficiaries in the US.
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H 1B Visa Live Updates: US Move on H-1B Visa Could Have Humanitarian Consequences, Says MEA
The government said on Saturday that the full implications of the US decision to impose USD 100,000 annual fee on H-1B visa applications is being being studied by all concerned, including by Indian industry, and that the measure is likely to have humanitarian consequences by way of the disruption caused for families.
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H 1B Visa Live Updates:‘No need to rush back’: US Official’s Big clarification on new H-1B rules
‘No need to rush back’: US Official’s Big clarification on new H-1B rules
H-1B visa: The US government has introduced a new $100,000 annual fee for H-1B visas, but it applies only to new applicants. Existing H-1B visa holders are not affected by this fee. People who are traveling, visiting other countries, or returning to the US, including trips to India, do not need to rush back before Sunday or pay the new fee. The $100,000 charge is applicable solely to those applying for a new H-1B visa, while current visa holders can continue without any changes.
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