Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee sparked chaos in Silicon Valley, sending shockwaves through the tech industry as companies scrambled to adjust to costly new regulations.

President Donald Trump's $100,000 one-time fee for hiring new H-1B visa holders will alter how foreign workers get hired in the United States.

President Donald Trump’slatest plan to overhaul the American immigration system has left some immigrant workers confused, forcing the White House on Saturday to scramble to clarify that a new $100,000 fee on visas for skilled tech workers only applies to new applicants and not to current visa holders.

After changes to the H-1B visa program, immigration specialists point to a potential side door for qualified applicants: the O-1 or "Einstein" visa.

"This is NOT an annual fee," White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said. "It’s a one-time fee that applies only to the petition."

US President Donald Trump signed a proclamation to restrict H-1B visas, citing national security and economic concerns. Companies must now pay $100,000 for H-1B petitions. The move targets IT outsourcing,

President Donald Trump signed an executive order that changed the annual H-1B visa fee.