India, Sept. 20 -- US President Donald Trump's surprising decision to increase the H-1B visa cost to $100,000 ( Rs.88 lakh) and set a short implementation date of September 21 has caused a stir at US airports, with reports of numerous Indian techies stepping down from planes as soon as the decision was announced.

During this time, many Indians working overseas return home for Durga Puja, which begins next week.

Furthermore, individuals stranded in India noticed a significant increase in the cost of a direct flights to the US as airlines sought to capitalize on the disruption triggered by Trump. With Indians accounting for almost 70% of all H-1B visa beneficiaries, the move strikes them extremely hard.

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