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EXILE Act to end H-1b visas, US hospitals panic as 100 us lawmakers fight to save healthcare

13 February,2026 01:34 AM IST

Is the H-1B visa program coming to a sudden end? From a $100,000 surcharge to the "EXILE Act" aimed at terminating the program, the future of global talent in the US is under fire. A bipartisan coalition of 100 US lawmakers has sent an urgent letter to DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, warning that a massive new fee for H-1B visas will trigger a healthcare apocalypse. With 87 million Americans living in medical shortage areas, the stakes have never been higher. Here is a quick roundup on Representative Greg Steube’s "EXILE Act" and what it means for Indian professionals and US hospitals.

13 February,2026 01:34 AM IST

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