Decision of 1 lakh dollar fee on H-1B visa withdrawn! Big relief for Indian students and engineers

H-1B visa new rules 2025: A big and relief news has come for millions of Indian students and IT professionals who are dreaming of going to America. America has made such a major change in the rules of H-1B visa, which has removed the burden of a big financial worry from the heads of thousands of people.

The US government has made it clear that international students and many other applicants applying for H-1B visa will not have to pay the huge fee of $ 1,00,000 (approximately Rs 83 lakh).

What was that decision that everyone was afraid of?

Last month, US President Donald Trump surprised everyone by announcing that the application fee for H-1B visa would be increased to $1,00,000. After this news, the hopes of many Indian students and professionals who were dreaming of going to America to work were dashed, because paying such a huge amount was impossible for most of the people.

What has changed now and who has got relief?

Now the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has completely clarified the picture on this. He has told that this scary fee will not be applicable to everyone. These people will not have to pay this fee:

• Students with F-1 visa: Students who apply for H-1B visa for employment after completing their studies in the US will not have to pay this fee.
• Employees with L-1 visa: Those who go to America by transfer within the same company will also be exempted from this fee.
• Those who already have H-1B visa: People who are already working in America on H-1B visa also have no need to fear.
• Visa renewal or extension: This rule will not apply to those who are applying to renew or extend their visa.

USCIS has also made it clear that people working on H-1B visa can come and go from America without any restrictions as before.

Why is this news so big for Indians?

The real strength of the H-1B visa program is Indian engineers and IT professionals. Every year most Indians go to America on this visa. This new rule is a huge financial and mental relief for them.

• New opportunities will open: Now new graduate students studying from America will be able to apply for jobs without any financial burden.
• It will be easy to work in America: With this decision it has become clear that America understands the importance of Indian talent in its technology sector.

This new rule will not only keep alive the dream of Indian professionals to work in America, but will also make it easier for American companies to hire Indian talent.