Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal will visit the United States on September 22 for trade talks, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said on Saturday.

The White House issued a major clarification Saturday to its new H-1B visa policy that had rattled the tech industry, saying a $100,000 fee will be a “one-time” payment imposed only on new applicants.

The Indian Embassy in the US has launched an emergency assistance number for Indian nationals after President Trump imposed a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa applications. This move, impacting a significant number of Indian tech professionals, has prompted the Indian government to study the implications and offer support. The government hopes the US authorities will address the disruptions caused to families and innovation ties.