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H1B fee hike could upend jobs for 400000 Indian tech workers
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Published on 24 April 2026
Higher fees may decide which visas get renewed
India received 71% of the 399,395 H-1B visas issued in 2024, making it the biggest beneficiary by far. Now, sharply higher H-1B fees are raising alarms for roughly 400,000 Indian IT professionals whose visas may not be renewed, potentially forcing employers to rethink hiring plans and costs.
- India accounted for 71% of H-1B visas issued in 2024
- Fee increases could limit or delay H-1B renewals
- Around 400000 Indian IT workers face uncertainty over renewals
- Employers may reshape tech hiring to manage higher costs
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