Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:25pm on 17 Aug 2026,Monday India Global
Indian-American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has warned that the US administration’s $100,000 H-1B fee could drive skilled workers and jobs overseas. He said the high cost may discourage companies from hiring foreign professionals in specialised fields. Instead, firms could choose to move some work outside the US. Krishnamoorthi said H-1B workers from India, China and other countries play an important role in the US economy. He also noted that some foreign workers later start companies and create jobs. The fee is facing a legal challenge. A US appeals court has refused to pause a ruling that blocked the charge.
