Overview

• President Donald Trump’s proclamation restricts entry of new H‑1B workers unless employers pay a $100,000 petition fee.
• The measure takes effect at 12:01 am EDT on September 21, 2025, and is slated to run for 12 months unless extended.
• Kunal Bahl posted that many affected professionals may head back to India, calling the move difficult initially but promising given local opportunities.
• He recalled his 2007 H‑1B denial at Microsoft and said returning to India ultimately led him to build Snapdeal.
• Online reaction included encouragement and concern about job-market crowding, as investor Radhika Gupta urged students to consider opportunities in India.