Big Tech Panic: Amazon, Google, and Microsoft Warn Staff to Rush Back to US
Amazon, Google, and Microsoft warn employees to rush back to the US amid new H-1B visa restrictions and $100,000 reentry fees.
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Big Tech Panic: Amazon, Google, and Microsoft Warn Staff to Rush Back to US
New travel restrictions have thrown Silicon Valley giants into crisis mode. Amazon, Google, and Microsoft warn employees to rush back to the US before midnight as new rules on H-1B visas and fees take effect. For many workers abroad, the message is clear: return immediately or risk paying up to $100,000 to reenter the country. Image : Google Why Big Tech Is Urging Workers to Return Leaked internal memos from the three tech giants have spread across social media, confirming the urgency. The companies instructed H-1B visa holders currently outside the US to book flights immediately and arrive before 12AM ET on September 21. While the warnings came with apologies for the short notice, the firms promised to issue more detailed guidance soon. For affected employees, the rush to comply underscores just how disruptive the new policy is. What the Visa Restrictions Mean The Biden administration’s new H-1B visa rules focus on travel restrictions and hefty fees. Workers leaving the US risk being barre…
