Los Angeles: The University of Southern California (USC) has issued a travel advisory to faculty and staff on H-1B visas, urging them to postpone international travel following policy changes introduced by the Trump administration.
In a statement circulated internally, the university said, "Out of an abundance of caution, all faculty and staff in H-1B status currently in the US should put international travel plans on hold until they receive further guidance."
The advisory also asked H-1B visa holders currently abroad to return to the United States before the newly announced presidential proclamation takes effect. "If possible, any faculty and staff in H-1B status who are currently outside the US are strongly recommended to return to the US before the proclamation takes effect," the statement added.
The warning comes after a new immigration order that directly affects foreign professionals in the US on H-1B visas. On September 19, President Donald Trump signed a presidential proclamation imposing a $100,000 fee on each new H-1B petition filed after September 21
Meanwhile, chipmaker Nvidia said it will continue to sponsor H-1B visas and cover all associated costs for employees, despite US President Donald Trump's recent executive order, Business Insider reported.
