Union Minister Kiren Rijiju today latched on to a former Foreign Secretary’s remarks on the Donald Trump administration’s H1-B visa move to send a strong message to the main opposition Congress.

Donald Trump has said those applying for H-1B visas will have to pay $100,000, roughly 60 times the current fee, starting Sunday. 

​Donald Trump has said those applying for H-1B visas will have to pay $100,000, roughly 60 times the current fee, starting Sunday.  

The Trump administration’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee hike is poised to significantly impact the Indian IT sector. Companies may explore L-1 visas, but these face limitations and increased scrutiny. Experts warn of workforce departures, offshore job movement, and a potential boost for countries like India.