USA, Oct. 21 -- In a major relief for existing US visa holders, including thousands of Indians, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has clarified that the recently imposed $100,000 H-1B visa fee by the Trump administration will not apply to international students or professionals already residing in the US.

The confusion arose after a controversial presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, mandated a steep $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa petitions, sparking widespread concern among employers and foreign workers. The latest USCIS guidance, released on October 20, now confirms that the fee will only apply to petitions for individuals outside the United States or those required to leave the country bef...