‘Cruel joke’: How Indian H-1B dreams are crash-landing after Trump fee hike

New US H-1B visa fee hikes are derailing the American dreams of thousands of Indian professionals, impacting individuals like Meghna Gupta and companies like TCS. The drastic increase in costs, from $2,000 to $100,000, is forcing US firms to prioritize local hiring, potentially closing a key pathway for skilled workers. While India faces a 'brain drain,' the US faces a potential loss of talent and innovation, with many Indian professionals now reconsidering their career plans.

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