1B fee hike a disruptor, cries foul over deadline
Published on: Sept. 20, 2025, 10:38 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
The US has hiked H-1B visa application fees to USD 100,000, sparking concerns for the Indian IT sector already grappling with global economic challenges. Nasscom warns of business disruptions, urging members to bring back employees in US. The move impacts Indian tech professionals significantly, potentially altering hiring strategies and accelerating offshoring, even as some industry leaders downplay the long-term effects.
