Shashi Tharoor has commented on the recent sudden surge in H-1B visa fees, attributing the increase to domestic political considerations in the United States.

According to Tharoor, former President Donald Trump is using this move to rally support from his anti-immigration base ahead of the upcoming US legislative elections scheduled for November.

This strategic adjustment in visa policy appears to be influenced more by political motives than by economic or labor market factors. The timing of the fee hike suggests an attempt to appeal to voters concerned about immigration issues as the elections approach.
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