Microsoft has urged employees holding H-1B and H-4 visas who are currently outside the United States to return promptly ahead of a new US government regulation. The rule, set to take effect on September 21, imposes a $100,000 annual fee for each H-1B visa and will remain in place for 12 months. The policy aims to encourage companies to prioritize hiring American workers.
The company has advised H-1B employees already in the US to continue their work uninterrupted and H-4 visa holders, typically spouses, to remain in the country. “We strongly recommend H-1B and H-4 visa holders return to the US before the deadline,” Microsoft stated.
Approximately 71% of H-1B visa holders are from India, employed by major tech firms including Infosys, Wipro, Cognizant, and TCS. The new fee structure is expected to significantly increase the cost for companies retaining skilled international talent.
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