Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee Now In Force, Here's 5 Things To Know As New Rule Kicks In

Last Updated:September 21, 2025, 07:41 IST

Donald Trump’s new rule imposes a $100,000 fee on H-1B visas, raising concerns in the tech sector and among Indian professionals vital to the US high-skilled workforce.

US President Donald Trump signs an executive order on gold card visa in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US. (IMAGE: REUTERS)

United States President Donald Trump’s proclamation signed on Saturday, imposing a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas, came into effect on Sunday (September 21). The rule has triggered concern in the tech sector, particularly among Indian professionals who make up a significant share of America’s high-skilled workforce.

The H-1B visa programme allows US companies to hire foreign workers in specialised fields where domestic talent is limited. Under the new mandate, employers will now have to pay $100,000 for each H-1B worker, a move that industry leaders warn could disrupt the technology sector, which relies heavily on skilled talent from India, China, South Korea and other countries.

Following media reports of the new rule, Indian tech workers in the US were reportedly seen abandoning flights or returning to India ahead of schedule. Some shared pictures showing Indian professionals deboarding planes or waiting in long lines at major American airports, reflecting the uncertainty and concern caused by the new H-1B fee.

Here’s what tech workers and companies need to know about the $100,000 H-1B visa rule and its immediate impact:

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