H-1B Visa Fee Hike: A Clarification on the New 'One-Time' Levy UPSC NOTE

  H-1B Visa Fee Hike: A Clarification on the New 'One-Time' Levy UPSC Relevance Prelims: International Relations (Bilateral relatio...

 H-1B Visa Fee Hike: A Clarification on the New 'One-Time' Levy

UPSC Relevance

• Prelims: International Relations (Bilateral relations - India-US); Indian Economy (Indian Diaspora, Remittances, Service Sector Exports); Current events of national and international importance.

• Mains:

• General Studies Paper 2 (International Relations & Polity): Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests; The role of Indian diaspora.

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Key Highlights from the Newsamong Indian H-1B visa holders, prompting them to attempt to return to the US en masse.

• The White House Press Secretary correcting the American Commerce Secretary's statement indicates confusion within the American administration. However, the policy of a higher fee for new applicants remains.

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