Trump extends H‑1B visa fee, hurting Indian tech workers
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: The U.S. government has extended the $100,000 H‑1B visa fee for another 12 months, a move that will impact Indian IT and tech professionals and the student talent pipeline. The decision follows criticism from India’s Congress party, which accused the Narendra Modi government of bending to appease President Donald Trump while India faced humiliation. The fee hike is expected to increase costs for Indian firms and reduce the flow of skilled workers into the United States.
Covered by 2 outlets across the spectrum: 0% left, 100% center, 0% right.
Who is covering this story
- Center (2): Economic Times, Deccan Herald
Sources
- 1 Indian-American vote, bigger tariff pain for India — Economic Times (center)
- Trump got appeasement, India suffered humiliation: Congress on H-1B visa-fee renewal — Deccan Herald (center)