New US H1B visa fee could disrupt Indian IT operations, says industry body
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News Summary
- The White House announced the new fee on Friday, prompting some major U.S. tech firms to advise visa holders to either remain in the country or return there quickly.
- The new fee marks Washington’s most high-profile attempt to overhaul the country's temporary employment visa system.
- The industry body said the one-day deadline for the new policy created "considerable uncertainty for businesses, professionals, and students across the world" It also said that for companies, "additional cost will require adjustments"
By Haripriya SureshNEW DELHI (Reuters) Imposing a new $100,000 annual fee on H1B visa applications could disrupt the global operations of Indian technology services companies that deploy skilled [+1385 chars]