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Trump's H-1B visa fee hike "two-edged sword" for US innovation, India's IT
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Former senior Indian diplomat Mahesh Sachdev on Saturday described US President Donald Trump's proclamation of imposing a USD 100,000 annual fee on H-1B visa applications as a "two-edged sword", warning that it could undermine America's IT innovation while significantly impacting Indian com
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Congress leaders slam US decision to Impose $100K H-1B visa fee
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
President Trump's presidential proclamation is set to take effect on September 21. The order represents one of the Trump administration's most aggressive efforts yet to overhaul the H-1B visa programme. Framed as a crackdown on "systemic abuse", it places strict financial and compliance burd
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"He is keen on scoring a self-goal": Former diplomat KP Fabian on Trump's
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Former diplomat KP Fabian criticised US President Donald Trump's order raising H-1B visa sponsorship fees to USD 100,000, calling it "an atrocity and unnecessary." He warned it would hurt Indians and the American economy, saying Trump was "keen on scoring a self-goal."
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Trump's H1B visa fees will destroy American economy more than Indian econo
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
"Trump and his action imposing $1 lakh on H-1B visa, will destroy the American economy more than the Indian economy. His sinful, cruel ideas to target the Indian economy are going to hurt America more than India," the BJP leader told reporters here.
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"What greater gift for Modi?": AAP MLA Saurabh Bharadwaj's jibe after US i
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
After the United States imposed a USD 100,000 fee for H1B visa applications, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA and party's Delhi president Saurabh Bharadwaj took a jibe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, saying that US president Donald Trump has given a "gift" to India by sending people ba
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"This is a regressive step in my view": Former Indian diplomat Anil Trigun
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Former Indian diplomat Anil Trigunayat called Donald Trump's USD 100,000 H-1B visa fee plan "regressive," warning it will hit India hardest. He stressed India-US trade talks must resolve tariff issues, backed Ian Bremmer's view of India's strong global position, and urged vigilance over t
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Trump Administration imposes USD 100,000 annual fee on H-1B visas
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The Trump administration has announced a massive increase in H-1B visa fees, imposing a USD 100,000 annual charge that will fundamentally alter how American companies hire skilled foreign workers, particularly impacting Indian IT professionals who comprise the largest group of beneficiari
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MHA clarifies exit fee for child passenger after AI-171 victim's relative
Updated : 9 months ago IST
A relative of three victims of the AI-171 plane crash alleged that the family had to pay 1,000 pounds to an immigration officer to board the flight. However, Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) sources clarified that the amount paid was a visa fee and a fine of around Rs 91,140 for overstaying in
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Advocacy groups urge Pakistan to halt Afghan refugee expulsions
Updated : 1 year ago IST
As per reports, the letter also points out that Afghan migrants, including women, children, and those with valid visas, are being subjected to forced expulsion, detention, and high visa fees.
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Chinese embassy in India extends visa fee reductions till Dec 31, 2025
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The fees for single entry is now Rs 2,900, while that of double entry is 4,400.
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India has taken up matter of rise in visa fees for students by Australia,
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
In a written reply in Rajya Sabha on the question of Congress MP Neeraj Dangi, MoS Singh informed that the fee for international student visas was increased by the Government of Australia from AUD 710 to AUD 1600 with effect from July 1, 2024.
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Europe tour got more expensive; Schengen visa fees increased by 12 pc
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Under the new fee structure, the cost for adult applicants will be Euro 90, up from the current Euro 80. For children aged 6 to below 12 years, the fee will increase from Euro 40 to Euro 45. This hike applies to visa applications submitted worldwide.
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