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Google Warns Employees: Avoid International Travel Amid Visa Delays

12/21/2025

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Summary

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Google advised employees on US visas to refrain from international travel due to delays at embassies.
An internal BAL Immigration Law email warned staff needing visa stamps to re-enter the United States not to leave the country.
The guidance follows reports of lengthened visa processing times.
Business Insider reported the notices on December 19, but Reuters could not verify the details immediately.

History

Historical Context

The Immigration Act of 1990, signed by President George H. W. Bush on November 29, significantly reformed U.S. immigration policy, raising the annual cap on employment-based visas to 140,000. This act aimed to address labor shortages while also introducing the H-1B visa, which faced criticism for bureaucratic delays and its impact on U.S. workers, issues that persist today as companies like Google navigate similar challenges.

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Story summary

Google advised employees on US visas to refrain from international travel due to delays at embassies.
An internal BAL Immigration Law email warned staff needing visa stamps to re-enter the United States not to leave the country.
The guidance follows reports of lengthened visa processing times.
Business Insider reported the notices on December 19, but Reuters could not verify the details immediately.

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