H-1B visa registrations drop 27% due to fee hike and policy changes
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USCIS data reveals a significant 26.9 per cent drop in H-1B visa registrations for FY 2026, totaling 3.58 lakh, attributed to stricter policy enforcement, increased fees, and fraud investigations. With 120,141 registrations selected, the program's changing landscape prompts some to explore opportunities in countries like Australia and Germany, impacting the flow of Indian students to the US.