Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:55am on 25 Sep 2025,Thursday India Global
Indians holding H-1B visas are deferring international travel following President Donald Trump's recent policy imposing a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions, effective September 21, 2025. Although the White House clarified that the fee applies only to new applications and not renewals or existing holders, uncertainty persists. Tech giants like Microsoft and Amazon have advised employees to avoid international travel to prevent complications. This caution has led to reduced visa processing demand in India, potentially shortening wait times in the short term. However, experts caution that long-term impacts remain uncertain.
