Reference News Network, September 21 report. According to the website of The Times of India, on September 21, after U.S. President Trump signed an unprecedented announcement of a $100,000 fee for H-1B visas, the Indian Embassy in the United States published emergency assistance phone numbers for Indian citizens seeking urgent help on the local time of the 20th.

A senior U.S. government official clarified that this high fee applies only to new H-1B visa applicants, not to existing visa holders or those renewing their visas.

Of all H-1B visas, 71%-72% were issued to Indians, and Trump's move has caused panic among the Indian tech industry and thousands of professionals in the United States. The Indian government said it is studying the "full impact" of this measure and has asked its overseas missions to provide all possible assistance to Indian citizens facing urgent travel situations.

As one of the largest beneficiaries of the H-1B program, Indian information technology companies are expected to contact their U.S. counterparts and lobbying groups to explore ways to mitigate the impact of the new fee structure.

According to AFP, on September 20, the Indian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that it was concerned about the $100,000 fee for the H-1B visa in the United States, which "disrupts families" and could lead to "humanitarian consequences," and "hopes" that U.S. authorities will handle these issues properly. The Indian Ministry of Foreign Affairs recalled that the flow of talent has promoted "technological development, innovation, and economic growth" between the two countries.

It was reported that the National Association of Software and Services Companies, a major Indian technology industry organization, expressed concerns on September 20 about the "continuity" of certain projects, while expressing worries about the rapid implementation of U.S. policies, saying it "creates significant uncertainty for global companies, professionals, and students." (Translated by Shu Meng, Qiu Fang)

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