New Delhi, Dec. 21 -- Tech giants Google and Apple have suggested some employees on US work visas to refrain from international travel as visa stamping appointments at embassies can be delayed by up to 12 months, Business Insider reported on Saturday, 20 December, citing internal memos.

The delays arose due to new ⁠social media screening requirements, as per immigration law firms cited in the report, who further warned that staff risk being ⁠stranded outside the US if appointments are postponed.

"Please be aware that some US Embassies and Consulates are experiencing significant visa stamping appointment delays, currently reported as up to 12 months," the report quoted a memo sent Thursday by BAL Immigration Law, which repres...