🛂 US Visa Drama: $100K Fees, Endless Interviews & The Great Indian Headache

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Why Indians Are Rethinking the U.S. Dream?

🔎 What’s Going On

  • The U.S. just dropped a $100,000 fee bomb on new H-1B visas starting 2026. If you already have one, chill — this one ain’t for you (yet 👀).

  • Indians were stressing ‘cause we literally hold 70% of all H-1Bs. That’s like saying the whole IT army just got taxed for existing.

  • From Sept 2, 2025 → no more skipping interviews. Yep, even if you’ve applied before, now you gotta sit in front of the officer and pray 🙏.

  • And oh, the U.S. killed the third-country hack. Before, desis would apply from some random embassy abroad to dodge long lines. Now? Nah fam, you gotta suffer the Indian queues.

💥 Why This Hits Hard

  • That 100K fee = 💀 for startups & mid-sized firms. Big tech might manage, but smaller ones? RIP wallet.

  • Interviews mandatory = more wait times, stress, rejections. Say goodbye to easy approvals.

  • Killing the third-country option means no shortcuts. It’s like U.S. said: “Bro, grind in your own lane.”

  • Indian students & tech bros are now asking: “Is the U.S. dream even worth it, or should I just chill with Canada/Europe?”

😬 Real-Life Fallout

  • Families cancelling Diwali trips & weddings ‘cause interviews got delayed. Thanks, Uncle Sam.

  • IT stocks went down the moment rules leaked. Investors were like: “Nope, not today.” 📉

  • And here’s the plot twist: a growing brain-wapsi trend. Instead of going to the U.S., folks are like: “Fine, let’s build our AI startup at home.” 🇮🇳

⚡ Final Thoughts

The U.S. visa game just leveled up from annoying → nightmare mode.

If you’re applying, get your money, papers, and patience stacked. Otherwise, maybe start vibin’ with Plan B (remote jobs, other countries, or… stay and flex in India).

💬 What do you think?

Is the U.S. making it impossible for Indians on purpose, or just flexing control? Would you still chase the U.S. dream after this mess? Drop your hot takes ⇩

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