Archive · 1 Jan 2026
Amazon Allows Remote Work for Stranded India Employees
Amazon is letting some employees who are stuck in India because of visa problems work from there until early March.
But they can't do certain things like coding, making big decisions, or talking to customers.
This is because of new rules that make it harder to get visas, which has caused delays.
Other big tech companies are also having this problem.
Amazon usually lets employees work remotely for a short time when they're traveling, but this time it's longer because of the visa delays.
The new rules check people's social media, which takes more time.
Amazon uses a lot of these visas, so the delays are a big deal for them.
Amazon allows remote work for employees stranded in India due to visa delays until March 2, 2026.
Employees cannot code, make strategic decisions, or interact with customers while working remotely from India.
Visa processing delays are due to additional social media screening under the Trump administration's H-1B visa changes.
Amazon typically allows up to 20 business days of remote work for visa renewals, but this is an extended exception.
The restrictions raise concerns about the amount of work technical roles can perform remotely.
- Who
- Amazon employees stranded in India due to visa delays
- What
- Remote work allowance with strict restrictions
- When
- Until March 2, 2026
- Where
- India
- Why
- Visa processing delays due to additional screening
- Affected Employees
- Those in India as of December 13, 2025, awaiting visa appointments
- Remote Work Duration
- Until March 2, 2026
- Restricted Activities
- Coding, decision-making, customer interaction, office visits
- Visa Processing Delays
- Due to additional social media screening
- Amazon's H-1B Applications
- 14,783 in the 2024 fiscal year
Sources
Stranded in India due to visa delays? Amazon allows remote work — but with major limits
H-1B Visa Delays: Amazon Lets Affected Staff Work From India Until March, But With Strict Restrictions
Amazon Relaxes Office Mandate for H-1B-Stranded Employees in India Amid Visa Delays