Congress whip in Lok Sabha Manickam Tagore has written to PM Narendra Modi over the issues being faced by Indians following the imposition of one-time $1,00,000 fee on H-1B visas by the US and sought a five-year deferment on repayment of education loans for those who have returned to India without securing the visa despite having job offers.

“… students who have already taken substantial education loans and paid their tuition fees to US universities are now burdened with additional and unexpected financial pressure.This situation affects not only those graduating this year but also those who are currently pursuing multi-year programmes in the US and intend to stay back for employment under the H-1B visa route,” said Tagore in his letter, dated September 22.

He said many of these students

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