The White House’s sudden move triggered panic among Indian tech workers and students, with chaos unfolding on a flight bound for India. Viral posts on social media showed scenes of confusion and fear at San Francisco International Airport after the White House announced a $100,000 entry fee for H-1B visa holders.

The US government said the fee would take effect from midnight on September 21, sparking panic among Indian tech workers and students who frequently rely on the visa.

A video posted on X appeared to capture a packed Emirates flight at SFO moments before departure. The aircraft had completed boarding and was ready for takeoff when passengers began receiving news of the visa changes. According to multiple posts circulating on X and Instagram, panic quickly spread among those onb

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