Archive · 28 Sep 2025
H-1B Visa Fee: Financial Impact on IT Companies
The US government has introduced a new fee of $100,000 for new H-1B visas.
This is expected to affect Indian IT companies that rely on these visas to bring workers to the US.
The financial impact on IT companies is expected to be small, potentially affecting profits by 2-6%.
Some companies may experience delays in securing contracts.
This new fee will go into effect in FY27.
A new $100,000 fee has been introduced for new H-1B visas.
The fee is effective for FY27.
IT companies' financial impact is expected to be non-material.
Worst-case scenario impact could be around 2-6% EPS.
Companies may face delays in closing proposals with clients.
- Who
- IT companies and workers
- What
- Introduction of a new fee for H-1B visas
- When
- FY27
- Where
- United States
- Why
- No information provided
Company Perspective
No opposing side
Financial Impact
Company Perspective
Financial impact is expected to be non-material.
No opposing side
No information available
- New H-1B Visa Fee
- $100,000
- Effective Date
- FY27
- Impact on IT Companies
- Non-material, 2-6% EPS impact in worst case
Sources
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