Interview: how Indians can navigate H-1B visa fee hike, immigration attorney Sukanya Raman explains

Trump’s $100K H-1B visa fee sparks chaos for Indian professionals [https://invezz.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/US-H-1B-visa-fee-hike.webp] US President Donald Trump announced a shocking hike in H-1B visa fees to $100,000, sending shockwaves through the global tech and business community. For Indian professionals, the news hit particularly hard. Indians account for over 70% of all H-1B visa holders, and for decades, this program has been their primary pathway to building careers in Silicon Valley and beyond. The sudden proclamation bypassed traditional rule-making processes and caught employers and employees off guard, leaving families anxious and businesses questioning their next steps. With court challenges looming and little clarity on whether the move will stand, thousands of Indian workers now face a cloud of uncertainty over their American dream. To understand what this could mean for professionals and companies alike, Invezz spoke with Sukanya Raman, Senior Immigration Attorney at Davies & Associates, who specializes in US business and investor visas. Excerpts: Invezz: How do you see the immediate impact of the proposed H-1B visa fee hike, and how can Indian professionals navigate this change? Sukanya Raman: The sudden proclamation…