New Delhi: Thousands of Indian students who once viewed the United States as the ultimate destination for higher education and career opportunities are now reconsidering their plans in the wake of President Donald Trump’s sweeping H-1B visa reforms. The controversial policy, which raises application fees from a modest $2,000–$5,000 to a staggering $100,000, has sparked widespread uncertainty among students and their families.

Paridhi Upadhaya, an 18-year-old from Lucknow, was preparing to pursue a computer science scholarship in the U.S. when her family abruptly called off the plans following the visa announcement. “Trump’s unending onslaught against immigrants is forcing us to consider other destinations for her,” said her father, Rudar Pratap, reflecting a growing sentiment among Indi

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