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Clog the Toilet: Digital attack on Indian H-1B travelers
After a U.S. $100,000 one-time fee announcement for new H-1B filings, a fringe campaign called “Clog the Toilet” stalled India–U.S.…
India’s H-1B Share Drops to Decade Low as U.S. Rules Tighten
2024 marks a drop in India’s H-1B share—68.6% issuances and 71% approvals—with combined H-1B/L-1 at 58.1%. A $100,000 one-time fee…
H-1B Fee Hike Pushes Indians Homeward, VDart CEO Says
A steep rise in H-1B visa fees—potentially a USD 100,000 annual charge—is pushing firms to staff more roles from India.…
Finance Ministry: H-1B Fee Shock Real, Yet Manageable for India
India says the U.S. one-time USD 100,000 H-1B fee risks IT export earnings and jobs but can be managed through…
H-1B Fee Surge: How India’s IT Sector Can Survive the Blow
A September 21, 2025 U.S. rule hikes the H-1B filing fee to USD 100,000, creating immediate financial shock for India’s…
Gold Card Surge: H-1B Fee Hike Drives U.S. Residency Interest
The Gold Card, announced Sept 19, 2025, grants expedited residency for $1 million individuals or $2 million corporate sponsors. The…
Sanjeev Sanyal: H-1B Benefits Favor the U.S., Not India
Sanjeev Sanyal said the US captures most benefits from H-1B migration and cited the new US $100,000 fee for new…
JPMorgan Sees India Flourishing Despite U.S. Trade and Visa Hurdles
JPMorgan views U.S. tariffs and a $100,000 visa fee as short-term shocks, not derailers of India’s growth. Domestic demand, GST…