Tech Giants Warn H-1B Workers: Don't Leave US Amid Visa Delays

• Apple, Google, and Microsoft warn H-1B visa holders against international travel due to severe US visa processing delays.
• US Department of State's shift to thorough vetting, including social media screening, causes up to 12-month delays for visa appointments.
• Employees risk extended stays outside the US if they leave for visa stamping, impacting work and personal lives.
• Tech companies heavily rely on the H-1B program; Indians account for over 70% of these visas.
• ServiceNow adjusts remote work policies for stranded employees; legal experts advise avoiding non-essential travel.

Why It Matters: Major tech firms advise H-1B employees to avoid international travel due to severe US visa processing delays.