A pervasive mood of fear and uncertainty looms large among many in the Indian diaspora, particularly young professionals working for technology firms. This pathway became the basis of the Indian-American dream and allowed many in India’s 5-million strong diaspora to set down roots in America. After Trump’s H1B visa decision, many in the diaspora believe that pathway is fundamentally broken. Many in the diaspora said that Trump’s H1B visa fee hike decision only compounds the negative impact of other visa changes over the last year. The US government is making more requests for information during the H1B visa process, which can cause delays.