Indian Embassy in Washington Releases Emergency Helpline After US Imposes $100,000 Annual Fee on H-1B Visas

 
In  Washington,  the Indian Embassy has released an emergency assistance number for Indian nationals in need of immediate support following the US President Trump’s announcement of an annual fee of $100,000 dollor on H-1B visa applications. In a social media post, the Indian embassy has said that Indian nationals seeking emergency assistance may call the cell number +1-202-550-9931 and WhatsApp. This number should be used only by Indian nationals seeking immediate emergency assistance and not for routine consular queries.
 
 
Meanwhile, the Indian government has instructed all its Missions and Posts to provide every possible assistance to Indian nationals who are scheduled to return to the United States in the next 24 hours.
 
 
United States President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation imposing an annual fee of $100,000 on H-1B visa applications.  A senior official from the US administration clarified that the steep fee would apply only to fresh H-1B visa petitions and not to existing holders or those seeking renewals.
The measure has raised serious concerns regarding its implications on Indian tech professionals and the flow of remittances, with nearly 71 per cent of all H-1B visas being granted to Indian citizens.