Amazon relaxes rules for H-1B workers, but the internal memo tells different story

When Amazon told some of its US-based employees stranded in India that they could continue working remotely, it sounded like a rare bit of relief in a tightening immigration climate. But the permission came with so many restrictions that for many, especially engineers, it raised a more basic question, what work is actually allowed?

According to an internal memo reviewed by Business Insider, Amazon is allowing employees who were in India as of December 13 and are awaiting rescheduled US visa appointments to work remotely from the country until March 2.