Amazon Extends Remote Work for H-1B Employees Stuck in India Until 2026
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CNBC Awaaz•03-01-2026, 15:19
Amazon Extends Remote Work for H-1B Employees Stuck in India Until 2026
- •Amazon allows H-1B visa holders stranded in India to work remotely until March 2, 2026, due to US visa processing delays.
- •This extends the usual 20-day remote work policy for visa renewals, offering relief to eligible employees.
- •Eligibility requires employees to be in India by December 13, 2025, awaiting H-1B or H-4 visa appointment rescheduling.
- •Strict restrictions apply: no technical tasks, customer interaction, strategic decisions, or office visits in India.
- •The decision addresses significant H-1B visa backlogs and increased scrutiny, with delays potentially lasting until late 2026.
Why It Matters: Amazon offers H-1B employees in India remote work until 2026 amid visa delays, with strict conditions.
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