India, Sept. 21 -- Day after the US administration announced a staggering fee of $100,000 on H1B visa petitions, former senior diplomat Mahesh Sachdev said the move was rushed and continues to hamper the free flow of Indian professionals despite partial modifications.

Donald Trump administration's $100,000 H-1B visa fee announcement triggered panic on Saturday, with many foreign workers rushing back to the US as companies issued advisories ahead of the September 21 deadline. However, the White House later clarified that existing visa holders do not attract the new rule.

"After having suddenly escalated this issue, giving less than 24 hours practically speaking, over the weekend notice for stakeholders affected by this drastic move, they...