U.S. Firms Raise Alarm as Congressman Flags Impact of $100,000 H-1B Fee

Ami Bera cautioned that the $100,000 H-1B fee may hinder U.S. companies and strain India-U.S. collaboration, urging solutions to protect innovation and skilled-worker mobility.

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U.S. Firms Raise Alarm as Congressman Flags Impact of $100,000 H-1B Fee

U.S. Firms Raise Alarm as Congressman Flags Impact of $100,000 H-1B Fee
Growing unease over a new $100,000 H-1B visa fee dominated a recent discussion on U.S.–India ties, with Representative Ami Bera warning the spike could hurt American tech firms that rely on global talent. He said the announcement complicated his visit to India, forcing immediate reassurance to partners concerned about stalled hiring and reduced mobility.
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