New Delhi, Sept. 22 -- A Chinese software engineer working at Amazon has announced plans to quit his job and move out of the United States, citing constant stress around his immigration status. The decision comes in the wake of the $100,000 hike in H-1B visa application fees introduced by President Donald Trump's administration.

The 30-year-old, who earns $180,000 a year, revealed that despite having 18 months left on his OPT (Optional Practical Training) permit and one final chance to apply for an H-1B visa, he has decided against staying on.

Sharing his story online, the engineer said the past three years in the US had been marked by fear and uncertainty.

"I came here for financial freedom and peace of mind, but instead I live in con...