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Visa layoffs and the H-1B impact

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·50d ago·1 comments
With these ongoing layoffs at Visa, especially hitting locations like Bellevue, I'm really starting to worry about colleagues on H-1B. The clock is ticking, and finding a new sponsor can be incredibly difficult, especially when companies are in cost-cutting mode. It's a cruel irony that the people who contribute so much might be the ones facing the toughest situations due to visa constraints. Has anyone seen or heard of specific support or initiatives within Visa (or externally) to help H-1B holders navigate these layoffs? Or is it mostly a scramble to find a new job before the grace period runs out? Curious to hear how others are handling this.

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·50d ago

This is a really concerning situation. The H-1B system already puts a lot of pressure on employees, and layoffs just exacerbate it. It feels like a race against time for those affected to find new sponsorship, and it's understandable why there's worry. Hoping for some clarity and proactive support for those impacted. It's a tough time for many in tech right now, and the visa aspect adds another layer of complexity.**