Google, Apple Warn Visa Holders: Avoid International Travel Amid Stamping Delays

• Google and Apple advise U.S. visa holders to avoid international travel due to significant delays in visa-stamping appointments.
• Delays at U.S. embassies and consulates can stretch up to 12 months, impacting H-1B, H-4, F, J, and M visa holders.
• The backlog is linked to expanded social media screening and stricter immigration vetting under President Donald Trump.
• Immigration law firms BAL Immigration Law (for Google) and Fragomen (for Apple) issued advisories to employees.
• Workers renewing visas abroad risk prolonged inability to re-enter the U.S., prompting the travel warnings.

Why It Matters: Tech giants warn visa holders against international travel due to severe visa stamping delays.