Group 1 - The unexpected announcement by President Trump to significantly increase H-1B visa fees has raised concerns about punitive tariffs on India, leading to a record low for the Indian Rupee [1][4] - The Indian Rupee depreciated approximately 3.5% this year, making it the worst-performing currency in Asia, but this trend may enhance the competitiveness of Indian goods in trade [4] - The new $100,000 fee for H-1B applications could negatively impact India's technology service exports, which account for 6%-7% of India's GDP [4][5] Group 2 - The H-1B visa is crucial for hiring foreign professionals in specialized occupations, with a significant portion of approvals coming from the IT sector, particularly from India [5][6] - The new fee applies only to new H-1B applications and does not affect existing visa holders, but it poses a significant challenge for U.S. tech giants and Indian outsourcing firms [5][6] - The Indian IT outsourcing industry, valued at over $280 billion, will need to adjust its strategies for sending skilled professionals to U.S. tech companies due to the new visa fee policy [6]
10万美元H-1B签证费叠加关税阴霾 印度卢比汇率再创新低
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