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Rising H-1B Fees Deter Indian Students from US

9/28/2025

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  • The $100,000 H-1B visa fee could deter Indian students from studying in the United States.
  • Education consultants report a significant drop in inquiries and applications to US universities.
  • Indian students accounted for 71% of international applications to US universities last year.
  • Canada and the EU position themselves to attract international talent; the UK faces losses from an international student levy.