December 24, 2025
High $100,000 Fee May Undermine New Wage-Based H-1B Lottery, Warns Indian-Origin Attorney
The US has changed H-1B visa rules to a wage-based lottery. But a proposed $100,000 fee could scare employers away, says Indian-origin lawyer Rahul Reddy. Higher wages mean better lottery chances, but the costly fee might reduce demand and hurt Indian workers.