SABA Slams $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee As Unfair And AbruptIndia-West News DeskWASHINGTON, DC – The South Asian Bar Association of North America Foundation, a prominent legal advocacy group, has sharply criticized the recent $100,000 fee for H-1B visas, calling the measure “unfair” and a source of significant anxiety for thousands of immigrants. The organization released a statement denouncing the proclamation, noting that it was announced late on September 19 with implementation scheduled just two days later, intensifying uncertainty for affected visa holders. The group said the abrupt policy change disproportionately affects South Asian professionals and their families, many of whom are already navigating long green card backlogs. The Foundation warned that the new fee threatens these immigrants’ ability to continue contributing to key sectors of the U.S. economy, including healthcare, technology, and innovation. “This Proclamation also sends a message that talent, hard work, and dedication are not welcome if they come from immigrant communities—especially those of color,” the statement said, adding that the measure risks undoing decades of progress made by South Asians and other immigrant groups in the United States.