US EditionH-1B Holders in India Likely to Miss Sep 21 Deadline? Immigration Experts Suggest Immediate Action — Who Is Exempt?
The $100,000 fee targets misuse of the H-1B program, aiming to reduce reliance on lower-paid foreign workers and encourage hiring American professionals, affecting mostly Indian tech talent.
- On September 21, 2025, a presidential proclamation will bar entry of H-1B visa holders without an additional $100,000 fee on their petitions.
- The new rule responds to concerns over abuse of the H-1B program, which critics say replaces American workers with lower-paid foreign labor.
- Major tech firms like Microsoft, Amazon, Meta, and JPMorgan have advised H-1B and H-4 visa holders abroad to return to the US by midnight EDT on September 21 to avoid being stranded.
- Microsoft emphasized the importance of making every effort to return, while immigration attorney Cyrus Mehta pointed out that flight availability from India may make timely arrivals difficult.
- This directive may disrupt travel plans and widen gaps between large corporations and smaller firms, with smaller companies potentially struggling to hire foreign talent due to the new fee.
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'Fast and furious': H-1B workers abroad race to US as Trump order sparks dismay, confusion
Panic, confusion, and anger reigned as workers on H-1B visas from India and China were forced to abandon travel plans and rush back to the US after President Donald Trump imposed new visa fees, in line with his wide-ranging immigration crackdown.
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One News PageIndia says Trump's H-1B visa changes could have 'humanitarian consequences'
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed trade with President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday.Andrew Harnik/Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump issued an order imposing a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa applications.The Indian government, whose citizens hold the most H-1B visas, raised concerns about the fee.The Indian government said disruption from the order is likely to have "humanitarian consequences."President Donald Trump's …
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