H-1B Visa Fee Increase: US Chamber of Commerce Addresses Concerns

The US Chamber of Commerce has expressed its concerns about the new $100,000 fee for H-1B visa applications, as per President Trump’s executive order. The Chamber is actively working with the administration to understand the complete impact of this fee increase. The statement emphasized worries about the effect on employees, their families, and employers. The fee, which will be effective from September 21st, is applicable to new H-1B applicants. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt clarified that the fee is a one-time payment, not an annual one. The MEA is currently studying the ramifications of the order, and the Indian industry is also analyzing the impact. The US Chamber of Commerce is taking steps to assess the full consequences of the H-1B visa fee hike.