But on April 26, when Atlanta-based Gaurav Chauhan discovered his Covid- optimistic dad had to be admitted into hospital, his heart sank.

His mum and grandmother in India were demonstrating mild symptoms also.

Panicking at the notion of his older parents fighting with themselves, ” he flew into India the following moment.

“As their kid, I needed to be there,” he states.

Though relieved he attained his parents punctually, Chauhan has a new strain.

Shortly after he landed, the US embassy announced it was cancelling all visa appointments till further notice.

A couple of days after, a travel ban was announced.

The IT specialist is trapped in Agra, tens of thousands of miles away from his spouse and 2 young children.

“There is not any timeline on when the embassy will start or if the travel ban will be revoked.

The wait is killing,” says Chauhan, who’s in an H1B visa also requires his visa stamped until he could board a flight home.

Chauhan isn’t alone.

Most desis, that came to India to attend ailing relatives or in certain instances be together in their last hourare effectively adhered.

Because they’re on a temporary visa (H1B, L1)they can not return without a postage however, the US has closed its embassy and consulates around India.

You will find many others that are left in a lurch due to the travel ban which has upended their own lives, mortgages and jobs.