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US H-1B Fee Surge Sparks Potential Brain Drain Back to India

On September 19, 2025, the Trump administration introduced a $100,000 fee for new H-1B visas for applicants outside the U.S. This move disproportionately affects Indian tech workers and junior tech roles, potentially pushing more talent back to India and reshaping global hiring in STEM.

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