Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:56am on 21 Dec 2025,Sunday Business
Google and Apple warned H-1B visa holders against international travel due to embassy delays stretching up to 12 months. Immigration law firms BAL (Google) and Fragomen (Apple) issued memos cautioning employees that traveling abroad risks extended stays outside the US due to visa stamping appointment backlogs. The State Department confirmed embassies now prioritize thorough vetting over speed, implementing expanded social media screening for H-1B workers and dependents. Many Indian nationals had December appointments cancelled or postponed. Immigration attorney Jason Finkelman advised employees to "stay put" unless travel is essential. Both companies are monitoring the situation closely as disruptions could continue into 2025, urging staff to avoid non-essential international travel. (PC: India Today)
