A new $100,000 fee for skilled worker visa applicants, initially announced by President Trump, caused panic among H-1B visa holders, mostly from India, who were outside the US. Rohan Mehta, a software professional, spent over $8,000 on last-minute flights to avoid the fee before a White House clarification stated it only applied to new applicants, not current holders. Many H-1B visa holders expressed confusion and concern over the initial announcement, highlighting the impact on their lives and families.

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