India, Sept. 22 -- H-1B visa fee announced by Donald Trump-led US administration late last week caused panic and fear among Indian professionals who make up over 70 per cent of H-1B visa holders. On Friday, the Trump administration announced a staggering $100,000 annual fee on H-1B visa petitions as he said the existing system was being "abused" and posed a "national security threat".

Following the announcement, tech companies such as Amazon and Microsoft, asked their workers to return to the US before the order was implemented and stay in the US "till foreseeable future".

The developments also caused confusion as people sought clarity on the status of the existing H-1B visas. The new visa fees of $100,000 announced by Trump is more tha...