What's the story
Sridhar Vembu , the Founder and Chief Scientist of Zoho Corporation and former CEO, has urged Indian H-1B visa holders in the US to return home. His suggestion comes in light of the recent hike in H-1B visa fees by President Donald Trump 's administration. The fee is a one-time charge for new petitions only, not applicable to current visa holders.
Historical analogy
Rebuilding lives in India may take time, but will help
Vembu compared the current situation with the 1947 Partition, when many families had to leave everything behind and start anew in India. He said, "I am sad to say this, but for Indians on an H1-B visa in America, this may be that time. Come back home." He emphasized that rebuilding their lives in India might take five years but would ultimately make