WASHINGTON: The White House issued a major clarification Saturday to its new H-1B visa policy that had rattled the tech industry a day earlier, saying a $100,000 fee will be a “one-time” payment imposed only on new applicants.

The H-1B move will hit the US tech industry especially hard, as it relies on the programme to bring in skilled workers from India and China.

The move will hit the US tech industry especially hard, as it relies heavily on the programme to bring in foreign workers.

U.S. President Donald Trump plans to introduce a new $100,000 application fee for H-1B worker visas, according to a White House official.

Fee paid by companies set to transform high-skill work visa system, upon which technology sector relies heavily.

The program for highly skilled foreign workers has come under scrutiny from the administration

Move deals potentially major blow to US tech industry, which relies heavily on workers from India and China

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Friday ordered an annual $100,000 fee be added to H-1B skilled worker visas, creating potentially major repercussions for the tech…

The announcement to impose a $100,000 annual fee on H-1B visas sent shockwaves through corporate America.

Donald Trump is targeting H-1B visas frequently used by the tech industry with a $100,000 per-year fee.

Companies were warning staff not to leave the country after US Commerce chief Lutnick initially said the fee was an annual one.

WASHINGTON: The White House issued a major clarification Saturday to its new H-1B visa policy that had rattled the tech industry a day earlier, saying a $100,000 fee will be a…

White House clarifies new H-1B visa policy, $100,000 fee is one-time for new applicants only.

"This is NOT an annual fee," White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said. "It’s a one-time fee that applies only to the petition."

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump ordered on Friday that an annual $100,000 fee be added to H-1B skilled worker...

"This is NOT an annual fee," White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said. "It’s a one-time fee that applies only to the petition."

As Trump’s order stirs anxiety, White House says the fee applies to new applicants and will be levied per application.

NASSCOM clarifies USCIS statement on H-1B visa fee hike, emphasizing minimal impact on Indian companies in the US.

President Donald Trump raised the fee for an H-1B visa to $100,000 on Friday, leaving companies scrambling to respond.

White House proclamation announcing new visa fees has prompted questions and confusion – here’s what to know

The steep jump in the visa fee from a range of US$2,000 to US$5,000 is expected to curb the flow of India’s tech manpower to the US.