US President Donald Trump is facing vehement calls to roll back a newly imposed $100,000 fee for H-1B visa applicants. PTI reported that a group of US lawmakers has urged the POTUS to withdraw his recent proclamations — warning that the aggressive immigration crackdown could hurt America’s technological advancement and further strain relations with India.

India accounts for the most H-1B visa holders, accounting for about 71% of total H-1B approvals in FY 2024 , followed by China.

US lawmakers urge Trump to roll back H-1B visa restrictions

In a letter sent on Thursday, Representatives Jimmy Panetta, Ami Bera, Salud Carbajal and Julie Johnson asked the President to suspend the September 19 proclamation titled “Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers.”

Trump’s new rule imp

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