US may extend $4,000 H-1B fee to renewals, hitting Indian workers hardest

The Trump administration is considering expanding a $4,000 fee on H-1B visa renewals. This proposal could hit Indian workers hardest, as they accounted for nearly 78% of H-1B extension approvals in FY25. The move aims to close a loophole, but it will make retaining foreign talent much costlier for employers.