WASHINGTON, D.C.: The White House rushed to calm fears among immigrant workers after President Donald Trump's plan to impose a $100,000 fee on H-1B visas sparked widespread confusion. Officials clarified that the new charge will apply only to first-time applicants, not to current visa holders or renewals. "Those who already hold H-1B visas and are currently outside of the country right now will NOT be charged $100,000 to re-enter," White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt posted on X. Advocacy group U.S. Tech Workers called the measure "the next best thing" to abolishing the visas. H-1B visas are capped at 85,000 annually and distributed by lottery.