‘Startups May Face Hiring Challenges’: Says US Ex-Advisor Ajay Bhutoria On $100,000 Fee On H-1B Visa
Last Updated:September 20, 2025, 09:41 is ‘The 100k fee for H1Bs is unfortunate policy with huge negative impact on business, particularly software/tech,’ says Ajay Bhutoria, former advisor to ex-US President Joe Biden. The Trump administration has announced a massive increase in H-1B visa fees, imposing a USD 100,000 annual charge that will fundamentally alter how…