New Delhi, March 30 -- From Monday (April 1), non-immigrant US visas like H-1B, L-1, and EB-5 will see a major fee hike. The changes, which signify overhauls in visa services, potentially impacting immigration policies and international relations, are crucial as they come ahead of the presidential election. Here all you need to know:

The Department of Homeland Security had earlier noted in a federal notification, "The fee adjustments, as well as changes to the forms and fee structures used by United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), will result in net costs, benefits, and transfer payments."

The new H-1B application visa fee, which is form I-129, has been increased from USD 460 (over Rs.38,000) to USD 780 (over Rs.64,...