Revanth raises concerns over increase in H-1B visa fee
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Hyderabad: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Thursday expressed concerns over the United States’ recent move to increase tariffs on Indian goods and to raise the H-1B visa fee.
The CM made these remarks during a meeting with an American delegation comprising senior US business leaders, think tank representatives and philanthropic figures.
The delegation, which engages in bilateral relations, investment, and policy exchange between India and the US, met the Chief Minister and IT, Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu at the Secretariat on Thursday.
The Chief Minister, emphasising the significance and contribution of Telangana diaspora in America’s progress, said the recent decision to raise the H-1B visa fee could have an adverse impact on both sides of economies and lead to unrest and misunderstandings between the countries. He also shed light on the apprehensions that arise from abrupt decisions like the recent tariff hikes.
