Google, Amazon & Microsoft Alert H-1B Workers: Here’s What You Need to Know

Outlook Business Desk

H1B Visa Row

US tech companies like Google, Amazon, Apple, and Microsoft have issued warnings to their employees holding H-1B visas not to leave the country, Washington Post reported.

Warning Issued

H-1B visa holders, especially Indians are being advised to avoid international travel to reduce the risk of being denied re-entry into the US

Reason for the Warning

The companies are cautioning employees due to uncertainties in US immigration policies, particularly under the Trump administration, which may impact visa holders' ability to re-enter the country.

Targeted Audience

The warning is directed at Indian tech workers, who represent the largest group of H-1B visa recipients in the United States.

H-1B Visa Significance

The H-1B program, which grants 65,000 visas annually, is a critical pipeline for skilled foreign workers in the tech industry, with Indians receiving the majority of these visas.

Travel Disruptions

Some employees have already canceled travel plans to India to avoid potential complications with re-entering the US.

Green Card Delays

Indian H-1B holders face extended waits for green cards due to per-country caps, heightening their vulnerability to immigration policy shifts.

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