Fee Hikes to Negatively Impact H1 Visas

The significant hike in H-1B visa fees by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is likely to pose serious difficulties for Indian IT service providers. The registration fee for H-1B visas has risen dramatically by 2050%, from $10 to $215, and the application fee has increased by 70%, from $460 to $780. An additional $600 asylum fee has als…