US Lawmakers Warn Trump’s $100K H-1B Fee Could Cripple Indian Tech Talent
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US Lawmakers Warn Trump’s $100K H-1B Fee Could Cripple Indian Tech Talent

Ipshita ghoshUpdated on 03 Nov 2025, 05:17 PM IST

The US lawmakers described the proclamation on H-1B visa as the ‘cornerstone’ of competitiveness of US in STEM. On 1st November, 2025, US representatives Jimmy Panetta, AMi Bera, Salud Carbajal, and Julie Johnson requested Donald Trump to suspend the proclamation made on 19 September 2025 on H-1B visas and reconsider his decision of raising the H-1B visa fees to $100,000, re-iterating on the fact that Indian tech talent are the foundation of American IT and tech leadership in the world, restrictions leading to hamper the relations between India and the US. In this article, we will discuss the proclamation made, changes, impacts on Indians and how to deal with the situation.

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  1. Key Points of the Proclamation Made by US Lawmakers
  2. Why does this matter?
  3. What are the US visa new rules?
  4. What should Indian Professionals and Tech Companies do?
  5. What are the possible scenarios in the future?
US Lawmakers Warn Trump’s $100K H-1B Fee Could Cripple Indian Tech Talent
US Lawmakers Warn Trump’s $100K

Key Points of the Proclamation Made by US Lawmakers

Here are the proclamations that the US lawmakers made:

  • As per the letter sent to Trump by the lawmakers of the US, H-1B visa has always been a cornerstone of US leadership in STEM.

  • Around 71% of the total number of H-1B visa holders are Indians

  • They also argue saying that the new restrictions will result in hampering the US innovation, productivity, and relations with India.

Why does this matter?

The decisions made regarding H-1B visas matter to the ecosystem of US, Indian professionals, and maintaining the strategic relations between the US and India.

For the US Ecosystem

Indians have been the largest H-1B visa holders in the US, helping the US tech industry grow and maximize global competitiveness. The decisions regarding H-1B visa matter a lot for the US ecosystem as the lawmakers believe that the Indian professionals complement the American workers and do not have any role in displacing them.

For Indian Professionals

With India having one of the largest share of H-1B holders, changes in visa policy result in creating chaos and career uncertainties for several skilled Indian workers and their employers in the US. Indian professionals are facing anxieties and stress because of H-1B visa fee hike and stricter visa rules and regulations.

For US–India Strategic Relations

According to the letter sent to Trump, there is a direct connection between visa access and the strategic relationship between the US and India. Hence, all the changes made to the visa policies will directly impact the strategic connections between India and America.

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What are the US visa new rules?

Here are the rules that changed in the US.

  • USD 100,000 Fee: The proclamation imposes a USD 100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions, a dramatic increase compared to previous costs.

  • Tightened Access: The letter warns that the proclamation will “decrease appropriate access” to the H-1B programme.

  • Innovation Risk: The lawmakers note China’s aggressive investment in AI and advanced technologies — arguing the U.S. must continue attracting global talent to maintain edge.

What should Indian Professionals and Tech Companies do?

  1. Immediate Fee Exposure: You must check the cost implications of H-1B visa when filing their application.

  2. Employer Strategy Shift: The tech companies in the US must see if it is worth hiring international talent, resulting in influencing the decision of rolling out job offers.

  3. Career and Mobility Planning: Tech professionals in India must explore alternatives like remote work, and local jobs amidst the visa policy changes.

What are the possible scenarios in the future?

These are the things that can happen in the future, with reference to the visa policy changes.

  • Reversal or Adjustment: If there is pressure from the government or industries, there might be modification in the proclamation.

  • Industry Response: The industry might respond by shifting value-added work to India while the US tech companies might think of hiring domestic candidates.

  • Talent Re-balancing: The visa policy changes may make other study abroad destinations popular for Indian tech professionals, including Canada, Europe, etc or encourage professionals to look for remote job opportunities,

  • Impact on Start-ups, Patents & Innovation: Reduced inflow of global talent could slow deep-tech innovation in the US, affecting both Indian professionals and U.S. tech leadership.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: How much does a lawyer charge for H-1B filing?
A:

H-1B visa attorney fees vary depending on services, with costs ranging from 500to2,500+. Employers must pay all filing and legal fees except the premium processing fee, which employees may cover.

Q: Who is subject to the $100,000 fee?
A:

H-1B petitions filed with consular notifications after the effective date of September 21st, 2025, will be subject to the $100,000 fee regardless of whether the foreign national was in the United States at the time of the H-1B filing, apart from certain foreign nationals who hold current H-1B status.

Q: What is the 100k H-1B visa fee?
A:

The Trump administration has said the $100,000 fee for foreign employees to obtain an H-1B visa will compel U.S. companies to hire Americans, instead of relying on labor from overseas.

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