Trump Impersonator Takes H-1B Visa Satire to Bangalore Streets
Political satire often travels far. A recent viral video proves this point perfectly. At a time when the H-1B visa program faces intense political scrutiny in the United States, a comedian filmed a biting sketch thousands of miles away in India. The video features a Donald Trump impersonator "selling" H-1B visas on the streets of Bangalore. It has quickly amassed millions of views online, striking a chord with global audiences.
The Viral Clip and Its Creator
US-based comedian and Instagram creator Austin Nasso shared the hilarious clip. Nasso boasts nearly one million followers on the platform. In the video, he fully embodies the former US president. He wears the signature red tie and adopts Trump's animated facial expressions. His speech mimics the familiar cadence perfectly. Nasso walks through bustling Bangalore neighborhoods, pitching visas as if they were common marketplace items.
"We are selling H-1B visas for 100,000 dollars," he declares in a spot-on Trump voice to surprised passersby. The public reactions provide much of the comedy. People respond with everything from polite confusion to quiet, amused smiles.
Memorable Exchanges and Public Reactions
One interaction stands out particularly. Nasso, in character, makes his sales pitch to a man on the street. The man replies calmly, "I like Europe a lot more than the US." Staying perfectly in role, the impersonator snaps back with a line Trump made famous: "So nasty."
The comedian engages several people. He stops a young boy and asks if he knows computers. When the boy says yes, Nasso immediately invites him to America. The sketch continues with exaggerated hand gestures and speech patterns. Toward the end, Nasso rides in an autorickshaw, loudly repeating his sales line as bystanders turn to look.
Why This Satire Resonates Now
Nasso posted the video with a cheeky caption: "Buy one get one free." Since its upload, the clip has soared past 2.8 million views on Instagram. It ignited a wave of comments debating US immigration policy and international perceptions of Trump.
Users shared varied thoughts online:
- One user wrote, "Best salesman of America is donald trump."
- Another commented, "I think that was the greatest negotiation in the history of negotiation ever."
- A third user questioned, "What in the world is this overseas Republican campaign strategy?"
The Real H-1B Policy Behind the Joke
The satire draws on a real and recent policy change. In September 2025, a US presidential proclamation introduced a significant new fee. It set a $100,000 charge for new H-1B visa petitions filed for beneficiaries outside the United States.
This policy grabbed widespread attention in global tech and skilled-worker communities. It applies to new applications from abroad. It also affects those seeking status changes or renewals after September 21, 2025. The proclamation does include exemptions for certain groups:
- Existing H-1B holders already in the US.
- F-1 students.
- L-1 intracompany transferees.
- Specific roles like nurses.
Following initial confusion, US Citizenship and Immigration Services provided clarification. They confirmed that renewals and status changes for individuals already in the country would not face the new fee. This news brought relief to many employers and foreign workers. The viral video uses humor to highlight the absurdity and high cost of this complex immigration landscape.
