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President Trump signed a proclamation that would require companies to pay a $100,000 fee for H-1B visa applications.

The proclamation caused panic and confusion for current H-1B visa holders, especially those who were traveling internationally.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt provided more details Saturday, saying the proclamation applies only to new visas.

After President Donald Trump on Friday took moves to reshape the H-1B visa program , a White House official is clarifying some of the details.

Here’s what to know about the work visas, and how Trump’s proclamation could affect thousands of workers:

Big picture view:

The H-1b visa is a non-immigrant work visa that lets U.S. employers hire foreign workers with particular skills for a specific time. The

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