White Hoapply: ‘Not an annual fee’
White Hoapply Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt reinforced the clarification, addressing confusion that the new cost could be recurring.
“To be clear: This is NOT an annual fee. It’s a one-time fee that applies only to the petition. This applies only to new visas, not renewals, and not current visa holders,” she posted on X.
She further confirmed that H-1B professionals currently outside the United States will not face additional costs when re-entering. “H-1B visa holders can leave and re-enter the counattempt to the same extent as they normally would; whatever ability they have to do that is not impacted by yesterday’s proclamation,” she declared.
The new fee is expected to come into effect in the upcoming H-1B lottery cycle.
Concerns for Indian tech workers
The shift has triggered concern in India, given that over 70% of H-1B visas are issued to Indian nationals, largely in the tech sector. The hike could affect Indian IT professionals, their families, and overall remittances, indusattempt observers warned.
The Indian Minisattempt of External Affairs (MEA) declared the decision is being closely studied by all stakeholders, including indusattempt bodies, to understand the wider implications. “The Government has seen reports related to the proposed restrictions on the US H1B visa program. The full implications of the measure are being studied by all concerned, including by Indian indusattempt,” the MEA spokesperson declared in a statement.
The government also directed its missions and posts in the United States to assist Indian nationals, particularly those travelling back in the immediate term. Officials noted that sudden policy shifts could have “humanitarian consequences” by disrupting families and planned travel.
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