Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:20am on 21 Sep 2025,Sunday India Global
A White House official provided crucial relief to Indian H-1B visa holders, clarifying that Trump's new $100,000 visa fee applies only to new applicants, not existing holders. The announcement came after widespread panic following Trump's bombshell policy change raising fees from $2,000-$5,000 to $100,000, effective September 21, 2025. Tech giants like Meta, Microsoft, Amazon, and Google had advised employees not to travel, fearing entry denial. The official assured that current visa holders visiting India "don't need to rush back" or pay the hefty fee. India's MEA expressed concerns about humanitarian consequences and family disruptions, while advising embassies to assist Indians traveling back to the US within 24 hours. (PC: The Times Of India & Reuters)
