Sophomore internship in a foreign country during the recruitment season

I am an international student (sophomore) in the US. I have an offer for this summer in one of the big4 companies back at home (Europe). I haven't signed it yet as I am worried that with all flying restrictions I won't be able to attend any super days or even renew my visa on time to get back to the US. Do you think it will look bad for the IB recruiting if I decline the offer and won't have any internship for this upcoming summer? Or do you think I should accept it? Would appreciate any opinion! (I am a student from a non-target school, so I won't have fall interviews on campus during my junior year, so summer interviews are the only option, I suppose)

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