Trump H-1B visa: Chaos at airports, flight fares from Delhi to US sees huge spike

US President Donald Trump’s sudden move to raise the fee for H-1B visas to $100,000 (Rs 88 lakh) and a short implementation deadline of September 21 has sparked chaos at US airports, with reports of several Indian techies disembarking from aircraft as soon as the announcement was made.

Moreover, those stranded in India saw a massive jump in the cost of a direct flight to the US as airlines looked to cash in on the chaos unleashed by Trump.

The rules are clear – enter the US before 12.01 am EDT (9.31 am IST) on September 21. After that, no H-1B worker will be allowed to enter the US unless the sponsoring employer pays the $100,000 fee.

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