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The National Foundation for American Policy recently said the number of first-time H-1B visa applications approved for Indian IT companies fell to 4,573 in 2025, the lowest figure in a decade. (REUTERS FILE)

Dec 26, 09:30 PM IST 3 min read

India expressed concerns to the US regarding the cancellation and rescheduling of H-1B visa appointments, impacting thousands of applicants amid stricter regulations. The US has implemented a $100,000 fee and expanded social media vetting for H-1B and H-4 visas. India aims to resolve these issues to alleviate hardships faced by its nationals.

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