Trump Admin clarifies $100,000 fee applies only to new visa applicants

The Trump administration has clarified that the recently announced $100,000 fee for visa applications applies only to new applicants and does not affect current visa holders. This information was confirmed in a statement to the Times of India.

According to the administration, individuals who are currently holding visas, regardless of their location, are not required to return to the United States before the upcoming deadline to avoid the fee. The statement emphasized that the $100,000 charge is exclusively for new visa applicants, stating, “Those who are visiting or leaving the country, or visiting India, they don"t need to rush back before Sunday or pay the $100,000 fee.”

This clarification comes amidst ongoing discussions regarding immigration policies and fees. For further context on related developments, see previous reports on immigration issues.

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