Group 1 - The U.S. government has increased the annual fee for H-1B visa applicants to $100,000, aimed at attracting high-skilled talent that cannot be replaced by American workers [1][2] - Approximately 71% to 72% of all H-1B visas are issued to Indian nationals, leading to concerns and panic within India's tech industry and among professionals in the U.S. [1] - The Indian government is assessing the full impact of this new fee structure and is providing assistance to Indian citizens facing urgent travel situations [1][2] Group 2 - The H-1B visa program is a primary pathway for the U.S. to attract high-skilled talent, particularly in STEM fields, with an annual cap of 85,000 new visas [2] - Major tech companies like Amazon, Google, Tesla, Microsoft, and Meta rely heavily on the H-1B visa program to hire foreign employees, with Amazon alone receiving over 14,000 approvals in the first three quarters of the 2025 fiscal year [2] - The significant increase in H-1B visa fees may lead to a sharp rise in labor costs for large tech companies and could be unsustainable for small tech firms and startups, potentially hindering their ability to recruit overseas talent [2]
美国H-1B签证费用上调至10万美元 印度人:针对我?
Yang Shi Xin Wen·2025-09-22 02:47