New Delhi, Sept. 20 -- The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Saturday said that full implications of US increasing H-1B visa fee to a staggering USD 100,000 annually, are being studied by all concerned.

Trump on Friday signed the proclamation 'Restriction on entry of certain nonimmigrant workers', saying the abuse of the H-1B visa programme is a "national security threat".

"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 already put out an initial analysis clarifying some perceptions related to the H1B program," said MEA in a statement.

The ministry stated that the measure...