H-1B visa fee hike, Sept. 20 -- A wave of panic swept through H-1B visa holders, after Donald Trump's announcement of the steep fee hike, with several viral videos claiming that some passengers even chose to deboard at the last minute after their employers issued advisories.

Multiple netizens also claimed that there was "utter chaos" at all international airports as H-1B visa holders queued up to return to the US by September 21 - after which $100,000 fees will apply.

The viral claims started doing the rounds after Microsoft, Meta, other tech giants asked its workers with the H-1B and H-4 visa to either remain in the US for time being, or return by the September 21 deadline.

One TikTok user claimed that at least 5 people on her flight ...