Recently, the US has announced a major change in H-1B visa rules and announced an additional fee of $ 1 lakh (about 83 lakh rupees) on new applications. This change will be mainly applied to new visa applicants, but it will also affect Indians who are already living on H-1B visa in the US or whose visa is valid.
H-1B visa rules change on existing Indian visuals
1. Relief from immediate financial burden
The biggest relief is that the current H-1B visa holders will not have to pay this new fee. This means that they can travel and work under the general process during their current valid visa period. They will not have to bear any additional financial burden on their employer or themselves.
2. Uncertainty about travel
Although the rules do not apply directly to them, some additional precautions will have to be taken at the time of travel.
• There may be a greater intensive examination of paper and visa validity at the airport.
• Many people can postpone India to avoid uncertainty.
• If someone’s visa is about to end soon, then he will have to complete the process of renewal and stamping in time, otherwise there may be trouble in return.
3. Pressure on Visa Renewal
For existing holders, when the time of visa expansion or renewal comes, it will have to be seen whether the new fee or rules apply to them by that time. This can affect future plans.
4. Impact on job security
Companies can avoid making new visa sponsors in future due to a new fee of 1 million dollars. This will increase competition and companies can give more importance to existing visa holders. But on the other hand, if the cost pressure on companies increases, they may decide to reduce the workforce or adopt a remote work model.
5. Impact on family
For those who live in America with their families and visit India, the plan of trips will become even more important. Children’s education, family celebrations and medical emergency will have to prepare in advance so that there is no obstruction in visa stamping or interview.
6. Mental stress and uncertainty
A sudden change in rules increases mental stress in people. Even though the new fee is not applicable to the existing holders, it remains confused about the future-especially for those whose visa is coming for renewal in the next one or two years.
7. Changing the behavior of companies
Many employers can now advise their employees to stay in the US for a long time instead of repeatedly traveling. Some companies may also suggest employees to do India’s visit only on necessary occasions so that unexpected policy changes can be avoided.
