H-1B visa fee hike unlikely to dent IT companies’ margins significantly: Equirus

The US government’s order, which restricts entry for H-1B visa petitioners unless they pay a one-time fee of $100,000, is unlikely to significantly impact large- and mid-cap IT services firms in India, a report said on Monday.

The restrictions can be addressed through increased local hiring, subcontracting, or offshoring, a report from fund management firm Equirus said.

The restriction, unless extended, will remain effective for 12 months from September 21, 2025, unless renewed and applies solely to new visa applicants.

Equirus estimated that the fee…