India warns new US fee for H-1B visa will have 'humanitarian consequences'

India has expressed concerns over the new US fee for H-1B visas, stating that it will have "humanitarian consequences." The Trump administration has announced that starting Sunday, applicants for H-1B visas, a popular program for skilled foreign workers, will have to pay $100,000, which is approximately 60 times the current fee. The Indian government has warned that this significant increase in the visa fee will have a "negative impact" on technology companies and workers. India's external affairs ministry has stated that the new fee will make the H-1B program "unaffordable" for small and medium-sized businesses, potentially leading to job losses and affecting the livelihoods of families. The H-1B visa program is widely used by Indian technology professionals, and the Indian government has expressed its concerns over the potential humanitarian consequences of this policy change. The move is seen as part of the Trump administration's broader efforts to tighten immigration policies and protect American jobs.