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US lawmakers urged Trump to suspend the new USD 100,000 H-1B visa fee and related restrictions.

They warned the order could harm US-India relations and weaken America’s tech competitiveness.

The letter stressed Indian professionals are vital to US leadership in IT, AI, and innovation.

Several US lawmakers have urged President Donald Trump to withdraw his proclamation on H-1B visas, which imposes a USD 100,000 fee on new petitions, warning that the measure could harm the United States’ technological competitiveness and its strategic relationship with India.

According to PTI, Representatives Jimmy Panetta, Ami Bera, Salud Carbajal, and Julie Johnson wrote to Trump on Thursday, expressing concern over his September 19 proclamation titled ‘Restriction on Entry of C

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