New Delhi, Sept. 20 -- As the Donald Trump administration announced a hike in the H-1B visa fee, tech companies in the United States quickly advised their visa-holding employees to avoid leaving the country and urged those currently abroad to return before the new rule comes into effect on September 21. This led many Indians to rush to book flights and head back to the US, creating a sense of urgency at airports. However, easing concerns for those planning their travel, a US official has since clarified that there is no need to rush back to the country.

The official also clarified that the Indians re-entering the country would not need to pay $100,000 as the new rule demands. The official said, "Those who are visiting or leaving the coun...