India's foreign minister will hold talks with America's top diplomat during United Nations meetings this week. S. Jaishankar plans to meet Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday in New York. The leaders have already spoken twice this year during previous diplomatic gatherings. Their conversation comes as both nations work through recent disagreements about trade policies and energy purchases. Washington imposed heavy taxes on Indian products last month while Delhi continued buying Russian oil.
American officials recently changed visa rules for skilled workers from India and other countries. The Trump administration set new fees at $100,000 for H-1B visa applications. White House representatives later explained that these charges apply only to fresh applications rather than renewals. Current visa holders can still travel freely between countries without paying additional costs. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal leads separate trade discussions with American officials during the same period.
American officials recently changed visa rules for skilled workers from India and other countries. The Trump administration set new fees at $100,000 for H-1B visa applications. White House representatives later explained that these charges apply only to fresh applications rather than renewals. Current visa holders can still travel freely between countries without paying additional costs. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal leads separate trade discussions with American officials during the same period.
