Amid H-1B shock, US matrimony offers 'visa status' criteria
The recent $100,000 H-1B visa fee hike has shaken Indian families, especially the Telugu community, where US jobs and visas often define matrimonial 'value'. Knot Dating CEO Jasveer Singh noted that visa status is now a dealbreaker in matchmaking. While many see H-1B holders as premium matches, critics argue that this reduces marriage to financial and immigration status.