Thousands of H-1B workers who travelled to India are now stuck there for months because of long visa interview delays. What began as a routine trip home has turned into a major headache—not just for workers, but also for their US employers. Companies are now struggling with a tough question: should they allow these employees to work remotely from India for a long period, or risk losing them altogether? Either option comes with serious tax and legal consequences. H-1B workers stuck in India leave US companies in a tax fix The issue began in mid-December, when US consular offices suddenly rolled out stricter social media screening rules. Visa interviews were pushed back with no warning. Some appointments have now been rescheduled as far out as 2027.