US EditionH-1B Workers Stranded Abroad by New Visa Screening Rules
Tech companies warn visa holders of up to 12-month embassy delays due to new social media screening and enhanced vetting policies by the U.S. government.
- On Thursday , BAL Immigration Law emailed Google employees holding U.S. visas advising those needing visa stamps to avoid international travel due to processing delays.
- Enhanced vetting measures including a social media screening requirement are causing months-long delays as U.S. Department of State consular officers conduct online presence reviews and move appointments.
- Appointments in Ireland and Vietnam have been postponed, with some U.S. embassies and consulates reporting visa stamping delays up to 12 months, affecting H-1B, H-4, F, J, and M categories.
- Tech firms reliant on H-1B workers face pressure as the program serves as a core hiring pipeline, and new measures have made recruiting harder for employers and tech companies such as Google, Amazon, Microsoft, Meta.
- Immigration attorney Jason Finkelman said, `My advice to clients is that if travel isn't essential right now, better to stay put`, noting enhanced vetting can complicate routine trips for foreign nationals with valid visa stamps.
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