Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:52am on 21 Sep 2025,Sunday International
A sudden U.S. policy change imposing a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa petitions has caused widespread panic among Indian tech professionals. At San Francisco International Airport, passengers disembarked from flights upon hearing the news, fearing re-entry issues. Videos of the chaos circulated on social media, showing passengers pleading to deboard. Major tech companies like Microsoft, Amazon, and JP Morgan advised H-1B holders to return to the U.S. before the September 21 deadline or avoid international travel to prevent complications. The steep fee hike has raised concerns about its impact on the Indian tech community.
