Google and Apple Reportedly Warn Employees On Visas To Avoid International Travel
H-1B visa delays are causing Google and Apple to advise employees against international travel amid extended U.S. processing times.
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Google and Apple Reportedly Warn Employees On Visas To Avoid International Travel
H-1B Visa Delays Prompt Google, Apple Travel Warnings Tech workers on H-1B visas are facing unexpected hurdles when planning trips abroad—so much so that Google and Apple have issued internal warnings telling employees to stay in the U.S. The reason? Sharply increased processing times and unpredictable delays at U.S. embassies and consulates, which could leave visa-dependent employees stranded overseas for weeks or even months. With no clear end in sight, both companies are urging caution to avoid jeopardizing employees’ legal work status and business continuity. Credit: Google Major Tech Firms Issue Urgent Travel Advisories Internal memos from law firms representing Google and Apple have surfaced, revealing just how serious the visa bottleneck has become. BAL Immigration Law, which advises Google, and Fragomen, which represents Apple, both sent alerts to their clients warning that employees without a valid H-1B visa stamp should refrain from international travel. “Given the recent update…
