In a significant update for Indian students and tech professionals, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has released key clarifications on the controversial $100,000 (approx Rs 88 lakh) H-1B visa fee imposed under a presidential proclamation by the Trump administration last month. The clarification aims to resolve confusion around the fee, including who it applies to, how it should be paid, and under what circumstances it may be waived.
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The clarifications bring major relief to two critical groups—international students transitioning to work visas, and Indian techies already residing in the US.
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