Law firms representing Google and Apple have advised employees needing a visa stamp to re-enter the United States to avoid leaving the country due to longer visa processing times. Memos from BAL Immigration Law (representing Google) and Fragomen (representing Apple) have highlighted the unpredictable delays in visa processing and recommended against international travel. The State Department has confirmed that embassies are prioritizing thorough vetting of visa cases over all else, causing disruptions for hundreds of Indian professionals renewing their U.S. work visas.