I gave up on getting an H-1B visa because of the $100k fee. I’m optimistic about my future outside the US.
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When news of the $100,000 H-1B visa fee hit in September 2025, Shreya Mishra Reddy decided the visa was no longer a realistic option for her.
I gave up on getting an H-1B visa because of the $100k fee. I’m optimistic about my future outside the US.
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Charissa Cheong
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