Amazon makes rare exception for employees stuck in India due to US visa delay; allows them to do what CEO Andy Jassy had ‘stopped’ since January 2025
Amazon is allowing employees stranded in India due to visa processing delays to work remotely until early March, marking a rare exception to CEO Andy Jassy’s strict five-day return-to-office policy that took effect in January 2025. The company informed affected workers through an internal memo that those in India as of December 13 and awaiting rescheduled visa appointments can work remotely until March 2, according to Business Insider, which obtained the document. However, the arrangement comes with significant restrictions: employees cannot code, make strategic decisions, or interact with customers.
The move highlights how the Trump administration’s rapid changes to the H-1B visa program are forcing major tech companies to adapt their policies.
