The Indian government has voiced strong concerns over a new $100,000 fee for H-1B visa applications in the US, warning of "humanitarian consequences" and disruptions for families. This dramatic increase, effective September 21, impacts Indian workers who receive the largest share of these skilled visas.

• The new fee is more than 60 times the current charge of $1,500 for H-1B visa applications.
• The Indian Ministry of External Affairs hopes these disruptions will be "addressed suitably by the US authorities."
• In 2024, nearly 400,000 H-1B visas were approved, with Amazon receiving the most at 10,044 approvals and Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) with 5,505.
• The White House clarified the fee will not apply to current visas or renewal applications, but some US tech companies like Amazon advised employees outside the US to return immediately.