The White House, through Secretary and Trump advisor Caroline , clarified the recent increase in H1B visa fees. The fee hike will only apply to new applicants seeking H1B visas and will not affect existing visa holders. Those already holding H1B visas and currently outside the United States will not face any additional charges when re-entering the country.
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.
