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H-1B Visa
The H-1B lets US employers hire foreign workers in specialised fields, usually requiring a degree. Indians have received roughly seven in ten approved H-1B petitions in recent years.
Why It Matters
Changes to the H-1B shape the careers of many Indian engineers and the strategy of Indian IT firms.
In India
In September 2025, the US imposed a one-time $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions.
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