Trump’s $100K Visa Fee: India’s New Humanitarian Crisis

Trump’s $100K Visa Fee: India’s New Humanitarian Crisis
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On February 13, 2025, at the White House’s East Room, President Donald Trump dropped a $100,000 bombshell executive order on the beloved H-1B visa, the cherished pass for 280,000 Indian tech geniuses (70% of approvals in 2024!). India's Ministry of External Affairs cried 'humanitarian consequences,' worried about techno-economic chaos and family disruptions, while Trump reassured the world he’s still besties with Prime Minister Modi—who graciously returned the love on X with buzzwords like 'Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership.' Meanwhile, the Indian Embassy emergency hotline is probably receiving more calls than when your WiFi just died mid-Zoom.

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Source: Businessinsider | Published: 9/20/2025 | Author: Lakshmi Varanasi