**Trump’s New H-1B Visa Rule Causes Chaos at US Airports**
*By Snehil Singh | Sep 20, 2025, 07:01 PM*
The United States is facing significant disruption following President Donald Trump’s sudden announcement to raise the H-1B visa fee to a staggering $100,000 (approximately 88 lakh INR). Alongside this steep increase, a new rule mandates that all H-1B visa workers must enter the US before 12:01 AM EDT on September 21. After this deadline, visa holders will only be allowed entry if their sponsoring employer pays the exorbitant fee.
This development has hit Indian tech professionals particularly hard, as they represent nearly 70% of H-1B visa holders in the US.
### Surge in Flight Fares from India
The new regulation triggered an immediate surge in flight prices from India to the US. One-way tickets from New Delhi to New York’s JFK Airport skyrocketed from around ₹37,000 to between ₹70,000 and ₹80,000 within hours of the announcement.
Social media users reported even higher fares, with some posting that flights from New Delhi to New York City are currently priced at $4,500. This sudden price jump has left many scrambling to secure tickets before the deadline.
### Corporate Advisories: Tech Giants Urge Employees to Stay or Return Quickly
In response to the new rules, major technology companies—including Amazon, Microsoft, and JP Morgan—have advised their H-1B employees not to leave the US on any trips and urged those currently abroad to return immediately.
Despite these advisories, many H-1B holders who were on vacations or business trips in India have unfortunately missed the critical deadline, putting them at risk of denied entry.
### Chaos at US Airports as Passengers Panic
The looming deadline has led to widespread panic at airports across the US. Reports indicate several H-1B visa holders deboarded flights upon learning about the stringent new rules, fearing they would be denied entry.
Masud Rana shared on social media dramatic scenes at San Francisco International Airport, where his Emirates flight was delayed for over three hours amid the confusion.
Similarly, Kaustav Majumdar recounted how an international flight carrying Indians returning to the US for Durga Puja was disrupted after passengers panicked and disembarked following the announcement.
### Social Media Reacts
The chaos at US airports and the skyrocketing flight fares have become trending topics on Twitter and other social media platforms, with users expressing concerns and frustration over the abrupt policy change.
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This sudden H-1B visa rule has caused unprecedented turmoil, highlighting the vulnerability of international workers amid abrupt policy shifts. Many affected are now left facing uncertain futures as they navigate these challenging new regulations.
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