**Trump’s New H-1B Visa Rule Sparks Chaos at US Airports**
*By Snehil Singh | Sep 20, 2025, 07:01 PM*
The United States has been thrown into turmoil following President Donald Trump’s announcement of a steep hike in the H-1B visa fee to $100,000 (approximately ₹88 lakh). Under the new regulation, all H-1B visa holders must enter the US before 12:01 AM EDT on September 21. After this deadline, workers will only be allowed entry if their sponsoring employers pay the hefty new fee.
### Impact on Indian Tech Workers
This sudden change has particularly affected Indian tech professionals, who constitute nearly 70% of all H-1B visa holders. The uncertainty surrounding the visa regulations has created widespread panic among the community.
### Flight Fares Skyrocket in India
Following the announcement, flight fares from India to the US have surged dramatically. The price of a one-way ticket from New Delhi to New York’s JFK Airport jumped from approximately ₹37,000 to between ₹70,000 and ₹80,000 within hours.
Social media users reported even higher fares, with one Twitter user claiming that flights from New Delhi to New York City were priced at $4,500 (approximately ₹3,90,000). This fare surge has added financial strain to those urgently trying to return to the US.
### Corporate Advisories
In response to the new rule, major companies such as Amazon, Microsoft, and JPMorgan have advised their H-1B employees to avoid leaving the United States. Employees currently abroad have been urged to return immediately to avoid complications.
Unfortunately, many H-1B visa holders who were on vacation or business trips in India have already missed the critical deadline.
### Panic and Disruptions at US Airports
The impending deadline has led to chaotic scenes at several US airports. Reports indicate that many H-1B workers panicked and deboarded flights after learning about the new requirements.
At San Francisco International Airport, Emirates passengers experienced delays exceeding three hours due to the unrest. Masud Rana shared his experience on social media describing the turbulence, while traveler Kaustav Majumdar recounted how a flight carrying Indians returning for Durga Puja was disrupted when passengers deboarded amid panic.
### Social Media Buzz
The situation has sparked a wave of reactions on Twitter and other platforms as people share their frustrations and concerns over the sudden policy change and its consequences.
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**Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.**
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