Brief by Shorts91 NewsDesk / 01:22pm on 20 Sep 2025,Saturday India Global
Donald Trump’s sudden decision to raise H-1B visa fees to $100,000, effective September 21, has triggered panic among Indian techies who make up 70% of H-1B holders. Many deboarded flights mid-journey, fearing exclusion unless their sponsoring firms pay the steep fee. Airfares between India and the US surged dramatically: New Delhi to JFK jumped from ₹37,000 to ₹80,000 within hours. Airlines are capitalizing on the chaos, especially during Durga Puja travel. Top firms like Amazon and Microsoft have urged employees not to leave the US. Those abroad are rushing back before the deadline. The situation at airports is described as “extremely bad”.(PC: The Times Of India & Reuters)
