Google and Apple, through their legal representatives, have advised employees needing a visa stamp for U.S. re-entry to refrain from international travel due to prolonged visa processing times. According to reports, law firms like BAL Immigration Law (representing Google) and Fragomen (representing Apple) have issued these warnings.
The Fragomen memo highlighted, ‘Given the recent updates and the possibility of unpredictable, extended delays when returning to the U.S., we strongly recommend that employees without a valid H-1B visa stamp avoid international travel for now.’ The State Department emphasized prioritizing thorough vetting of each visa case.
Numerous Indian professionals renewing U.S. work visas have faced U.S. embassy appointment cancellations or rescheduling due to heightened social media vetting requirements, as noted by Salon. In response, Google, Apple, and other tech giants have reiterated similar cautions following the White House’s announcement of a $100,000 fee for H-1B visa applications in September.
Source: TechCrunch
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