H-1B fee hike: What is 'clog the toilet' campaign? Bid to block Indian visa holders from flying back to US

US President Donald Trump 's administration last week announced last week a massive increase in H-1B visa fees, imposing a USD 100,000 annual charge that will fundamentally alter how American companies hire skilled foreign workers, particularly impacting Indian IT professionals who comprise the largest group of beneficiaries. The new USD 100,000 annual fee represents a significant increase from current H-1B processing costs, which typically amount to a few thousand dollars. Companies will pay this fee in addition to existing vetting charges, with the administration still determining whether to collect the full amount upfront or on an annual basis. The White House would later clarify that the new H-1B fee was a one-time payment not applicable to current holders. But leading US