White House Clarifies H1B Visa Fee Policy

• White House retracts the stringent $100,000 H-1B visa fee, ensuring current holders and renewals are unaffected.
• Confusion arose after initial miscommunication, but the fee applies only once to new applicants from March 2026.
• Commerce Secretary's statement misled many, causing panic among current and prospective H-1B visa holders.
• The clarification was necessary after the initial announcement led to mass trip cancellations and anxiety among foreign workers.
• Critics and supporters of the visa program remain divided, with ongoing debates about the impact on American jobs.

Source: Times of India