“With the new $100K H-1B fee, it feels like there’s no hope left”: Indian engineer in the US bids farewell to the American dream
Indian engineer and Duke graduate is bidding farewell to her American dream after three failed H-1B attempts and the Trump administration’s proposed $100,000 fee on new petitions. With her student work authorization expiring in 2026, she plans to return to India or explore global opportunities, reflecting broader struggles faced by international talent amid tightening US immigration rules.
Indian engineer and Duke graduate is bidding farewell to her American dream after three failed H-1B attempts and the Trump administration’s proposed $100,000 fee on new petitions. With her student work authorization expiring in 2026, she plans to return to India or explore global opportunities, reflecting broader struggles faced by international talent amid tightening US immigration rules.
