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India to “remain engaged” with U.S. on H-1B fee hike
As bilateral talks intensify over H-1B visa reforms, over 2,400 Indian nationals face repatriation amid fraud crackdowns and policy shifts, straining diaspora dreams and economic ties.
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Staff Reporter - Fri, 26, Sep 2025
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Screengrab of the Indian MEA media briefing on Sept. 26 / Courtesy: Indian MEA YouTube
India said it will “remain engaged” with the United States on proposed H-1B visa fee hikes on Sept. 26, a move New Delhi warned could impact skilled mobility and bilateral economic ties.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) acknowledged the reforms, which took effect on Sept. 21, as an “evolving situation,” underscoring continued discussions with Washington and industry stakeholders.
“We want to remain engaged on this issue,” MEA official spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal told reporters, noting that Indian professionals have “contributed significantly to innovation, wealth creation, economic growth, competitiveness, and productivity in the two economies.” He emphasized that New Delhi is pressing the U.S. administration to weigh these factors as it finalizes rule changes.
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During the briefing, Jaiswal also provided an update on the deportations of Indian nationals from the United States. Since January 2025, 2,417 Indians have been repatriated, Jaiswal confirmed. “We want to promote legal pathways of migration. At the same time, India stands against illegal migration,” he said.
Among the cases spotlighted was that of 73-year-old Harjit Kaur, deported after more than three decades in the U.S. following a denied asylum claim. Reports of harsh detention conditions during her removal have fueled debate over humane treatment and the broader costs of crackdowns.
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