New Delhi, Sept. 19 -- The Senior Congress leader Pawan Khera on Saturday raised concerns over the extension of the USD 100,000 H-1B visa fee imposed by the US administration, saying the move could affect Indian IT professionals, students and the country's talent pipeline.

In a post on X, Khera said the decision would make it harder for Indian students on F-1 visas to transition into the US workforce and could impact smaller companies that rely on H-1B sponsorships.

"The impact: F-1 -> H-1B: Harder for Indian students to enter the U.S. workforce. Fewer jobs: Smaller firms may avoid sponsorships altogether. Talent drain: More professionals may look to the UK, Canada and Australia. Remittance risk: Lower migration could mean lower remitta...