A new $100,000 fee for H-1B visa applications, announced by the White House, caused widespread confusion and anxiety among tech workers. Three US-based engineers, including a Walmart manager, described their weekend of uncertainty and worry regarding the impact on their visas, travel plans, and families. Initial panic subsided after clarification that the fee only applies to future lottery applicants, but the experience highlighted ongoing concerns about visa processing and the difficulties of obtaining permanent residency.
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