India on Friday stated that it has been in contact with the US administration over the H-1B visa charge hike. Addressing the media, Ministry of Exterior Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that India has seen the discover by the US Division of Homeland Safety concerning the proposed rulemaking associated to H-1B visa. India additionally reacted to the recent tariffs saying that the involved ministries are inspecting the influence.
India on H-1B Visa
The MEA spokesperson stated that India would stay engaged with all involved, together with the business, hoping that the involved elements would obtain due consideration.
“Now we have seen the discover by the US Division of Homeland Safety concerning the proposed rulemaking. I perceive that stakeholders, together with the business, have one month to offer their feedback. As we acknowledged earlier, expert expertise mobility and exchanges have contributed enormously to expertise growth, innovation, financial development, competitiveness and wealth creation in the US and India,” stated Jaiswal.
He additional stated, “Clarifications/FAQ have been issued by the US aspect subsequent to the brand new measures. That is nonetheless an evolving scenario and we stay engaged at numerous ranges.”
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India On Assembly With Marco Rubio
MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal additionally shared insights on EAM Dr S Jaishankar’s assembly with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. “EAM and the US Secretary of State met on the sidelines of UNGA on 22 September 2025. They have been joined by CIM and USTR, in addition to officers on either side. The main focus of the dialogue was on commerce and tariffs. Different elements of our bilateral relationship have been additionally reviewed.
With regard to H1B, you might be conscious that the Ministry and our Embassy in DC have been in lively contact with the US Administration. Clarifications/FAQ have been issued by the US aspect subsequent to the brand new measures. That is nonetheless an evolving scenario and we stay engaged at numerous ranges.
India On Deportation From US
On the deportation of unlawful migrants, MEA Official Spokesperson Jaiswal stated that 2417 Indian nationals have been deported or repatriated from the US. “We wish to promote authorized pathways of migration. India stands towards unlawful migration. Every time there’s a one that doesn’t possess a authorized standing in any nation and she or he is referred to us with paperwork, and if there are claims that she or he is an Indian nationwide, we do the background test, verify the nationality after which we’re able to take them again,” he stated.
India On Recent US Tariffs
On US President Trump saying as much as 100% tariffs on imports of branded and patented pharmaceutical medication from October 1, MEA Official Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated, “We noticed a discover yesterday on social media that talked about new tariffs. We have seen the report on pharma and different merchandise, and the related ministry and division are carefully monitoring the matter and inspecting its influence.”