US raises H-1B visa fee to Rs 88 Lakh from today; Who will be impacted and who gets exemption? Trump administration hikes H-1B visa fee to Rs 88 lakhWashington DC: The US has significantly increased the fees for H-1B visas. President Donald Trump's government has increased the fee from Rs 600,000 to Rs 8.8 million (approximately $1.8 million). White House Press Secretary Caroline Levitt clarified that this Rs 8.8 million fee will only apply to new H-1B visa holders. Trump deals another blow to Indians, increases H-1B Visa Fee to $100,000Trump Administration's Motives For Fee HikeTrump has emphasized his "America First" policy since his election campaign.