H-1B visa fee hike leaves professionals’ future hanging in balance: Is the American Dream turning into a nightmare?

The steep hike in H-1B visa fees has cast a shadow over the American Dream, once seen as a pathway built on merit and ambition. By turning access into a privilege for the wealthy, the policy leaves professionals, students, and institutions in turmoil. Uncertainty, fear, and exclusion now replace opportunity, threatening industries and aspirations alike.