Indian Students Struggle with H-1B Visa Costs

The high cost of H-1B visas is causing financial distress for Indian students in the U.S., prompting MP Manickam Tagore to appeal for loan deferments and support solutions. The recent $100,000 visa fee hike adds to the burden of students who depend on employment to repay education loans.

Indian students in the United States face severe financial challenges as the cost of acquiring H-1B visas has skyrocketed to $100,000. This sudden financial burden is impacting those pursuing higher education without secured employment due to the randomized nature of the H-1B lottery system.

In response, Congress MP Manickam Tagore has reached out to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, requesting a five-year deferment on education loan repayments for students returning to India without an H-1B visa. Tagore emphasizes that many students from middle and lower-income families are now caught in a dilemma of unpaid loans and job insecurity.

To address the crisis, Tagore proposes measures including re-skilling programs and domestic job opportunities to support affected students. This appeal seeks to reflect the government's dedication to securing the future prospects of India's youth.

(With inputs from agencies.)