Trump hikes H-1B visa fee to $100,000! How much does it cost right now & how will Indian IT companies, tech employees be hit? Explained

The Trump administration significantly increased H-1B visa fees, requiring a $100,000 payment per application, effective September 21, 2025. This aims to curb program misuse and prioritize higher-paid specialists, potentially impacting Indian IT professionals. Major tech companies like Amazon and TCS, who are the top recipients of H-1B visas, will be significantly affected by this change.