The new H-1B visa rule mandates a $100,000 annual fee for all applicants after the announcement. This also applies to new petitions that supplement existing ones. Employers are required to provide proof of payment; the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) may reject the petition without it. This regulation affects all those seeking an H-1B visa from outside the US, with exceptions considered only if they serve the national interest. The H-1B program, intended to attract highly skilled international workers for specialized technical roles, has been under scrutiny. It significantly impacts Indian IT professionals, who constitute the largest beneficiary group. Indian IT service companies like TCS, Infosys, and Wipro have historically utilized H-1B visas to bring developers to the United States for training.
