Major tech firms including Apple, Google, and Microsoft are advising employees on work visas to avoid international travel due to severe U.S. visa processing delays. Internal memos indicate wait times at embassies can exceed 12 months, as highlighted by BAL Immigration Law, which warned of "significant delays." Immigration attorney Jason Finkelman echoed this sentiment, stating, “if travel isn’t essential right now, it’s better to stay put,” underscoring potential complications for visa renewals.