3 Things H-1B visa fee hike, profiling serial criminals, and a tiger success story
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Sep 22, 2025 
Shubhajit Roy, Diplomatic Affairs Editor at The Indian Express, discusses the drastic H-1B visa fee hike from $2,000-$8,000 to $100,000 and its potential fallout on India-US relations. Next, Mohamed Thaver, a crime reporting expert, dives into Maharashtra's innovative criminal profiling initiative, inspired by FBI methods, and the complexities of implementation. Lastly, the spotlight shifts to a remarkable tigress named Jhumri, whose efforts have significantly boosted tiger numbers in Chhattisgarh through targeted conservation efforts.
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H-1B Fee Leap Will Deter Hiring
- The US raised the H-1B fee to $100,000, a move aimed at forcing employers to prioritize hiring Americans over foreign skilled workers.
- Shubhajit Roy says the hike will act as a strong deterrent for companies that regularly use H-1B visas for Indian professionals.
US Frames Fee As Fix For Abuse
- The US argues the fee targets misuse and encourages hiring Americans by making low-value H-1B placements costly.
- Shubhajit Roy notes India contests this, saying many foreign professionals complement rather than replace American workers.
High Fee Intends To Signal Seniority
- A $100,000 fee is intended to correlate with significantly higher salaries and thus screen for very senior talent.
- Shubhajit Roy warns it remains a blunt instrument and will deter many legitimate hires despite that logic.
