Indian Students Struggle with H-1B Visa Costs

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.)