Washington, Sept. 20 -- Ajay Bhutoria, former advisor to ex-US President Joe Biden, stated that the imposition of an annual fee of USD 100,000 on H-1B visas is a " bold step" by the Trump administration to uplift senior citizens.

Bhutoria warned that this decision could create challenges for start-ups and advised for "targeted exemptions" to keep the US technology sector strong.

"This USD 100,000 H-1B fee, effective Sept 21, 2025, is a bold step that could uplift U.S Citizens Senior IT workers and new college grads by reducing reliance on lower-cost foreign labor, ensuring fair wages and opportunities for American talent, while also supporting innovation--though startups may face hiring challenges, so a balanced approach with targeted e...