Caroline emphasized that the new rules will not impact current visa holders, regardless of whether they travel abroad and return . The fee increase is a one-time payment rather than an annual charge, meaning applicants will need to pay the full amount upfront when applying for a new visa.

This clarification aims to reduce confusion among Indian IT professionals and other foreign workers who rely on H1B visas for employment in the U.S. Authorities stressed that only individuals applying for new H1B visas will need to comply with the revised fee structure.

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