EPISODE · Sep 25, 2025 · 47 MIN
In Focus-Parley | Is the American Dream dead for Indians?
from In Focus by The Hindu · host The Hindu
On September 19, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order, raising the H-1B visa fee to $1,00,000. Many fear that this will disproportionately impact Indian workers, especially those with lower median salaries. Although the White House has clarified that the fee applies only to new applicants and not those up for renewal or already in the country, there are concerns, especially against the backdrop of immigration control and protectionism. Is the American Dream dead for Indians? Here, we discuss the question. Guest: Arjun Appadurai and Ajay Srivastava Host: Saptaparno Ghosh Edited by Jude Francis Weston Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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On September 19, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order, raising the H-1B visa fee to $1,00,000. Many fear that this will disproportionately impact Indian workers, especially those with lower median salaries. Although the White House has clarified that the fee applies only to new applicants and not those up for renewal or already in the country, there are concerns, especially against the backdrop of immigration control and protectionism. Is the American Dream dead for Indians? Here, we discuss the question. Guest: Arjun Appadurai and Ajay Srivastava Host: Saptaparno Ghosh Edited by Jude Francis Weston Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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