India, Sept. 20 -- The ministry of external affairs on Saturday reacted to the United States' move to impose a $100,000 annual fee on H-1B visas, saying that the action would have "humanitarian consequences.

India also said it was studying the full implications of the measure. It is worth noting that more than 71 per cent of the H1B visa holders in the US are Indians.Follow H1B visa fee live updates here.

Here is the full statement by the ministry of external affairs on Donald Trump's order hiking the H1B visa fees to $100,000."The Government has seen reports related to the proposed restrictions on the US H1B visa program. The full implications of the measure are being studied by all concerned, including by Indian industry, which has al...