Leaving the US overnight felt like a 'bad dream'
Ananya Joshi, an Indian master's student and scientist in the US, faced an abrupt end to her F-1 visa and H-1B sponsorship after her employer backed out. This personal struggle is linked to broader changes in the US immigration landscape, including a proposed $100,000 H-1B fee by President Donald Trump.
Why it matters
This article highlights the significant personal and professional disruption caused by shifts in immigration policy, impacting skilled international workers and the companies that rely on them, potentially affecting the US's ability to retain global talent.
Ananya Joshi moved from India to the US in 2022 to pursue a master's degree in biotechnology at Northwestern University. She later joined a cultivated meat startup in Chicago as a scientist and planned to continue working in the US. Joshi had a promise of H-1B sponsorship, but her employer ultimately backed out. Her work option could not be renewed, and her F-1 visa was cut short.
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