Trump got appeasement, India suffered humiliation: Congress on H-1B visa-fee renewal
- Posted on September 19, 2026
- By Business News Today
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In brief
The Indian Congress party has criticized the Modi administration for failing to oppose Washington's extended H-1B visa fee policy. The Trump administration's decision to maintain the USD 100,000 payment requirement for an additional year, combined with enhanced application scrutiny, poses significant challenges for India's technology sector. This policy is expected to impact thousands of IT workers, foreign students, and employment prospects in the international talent market.
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Trump got appeasement, India suffered humiliation: Congress on H-1B visa-fee renewal
The Congress accused the Narendra Modi government of appeasing US President Donald Trump after the White House extended the USD 100,000 H-1B visa payment requirement for certain petitions by 12 months. The party said the move would affect Indian IT professionals, students and job opportunities. Trump has also ordered tighter scrutiny of H-1B applications.
