Meta Layoffs Impact H-1B Visa Holders: Indians Face Urgent Job Search
'AI impact on Indians abroad highest': Meta layoffs leave H-1B staff with 60 days to find jobs

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Indians on H-1B visas laid off by Meta have 60 days to find new employment or change their visa status. The layoffs, part of a broader reduction affecting 8,000 employees, highlight the significant impact of AI transformations on Indian workers abroad, with many expressing their concerns on social media.
- 01Meta's layoffs on May 20 affected 8,000 employees, with an unknown number of H-1B visa holders among them.
- 02Many laid-off employees have 60 days to secure new jobs or change their visa status to remain in the US.
- 03Over 300,000 Indian professionals are currently working in the US on H-1B visas, making up over 70% of all active holders.
- 04Tech companies, including Amazon, are also laying off employees while shifting focus to AI initiatives.
- 05Laid-off employees may switch to B-1 or B-2 visitor visas if they cannot find new jobs within the deadline.
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Indians on H-1B visas who were recently laid off by Meta face a challenging situation, with only 60 days to secure new employment or change their visa status. Meta's layoffs, announced on May 20, are part of a larger plan to reduce its workforce by 10%, affecting around 8,000 employees globally. While the exact number of Indian H-1B visa holders laid off is unclear, many have taken to social media to express their concerns, highlighting the emotional toll on families. One engineer shared that his wife is on an H-4 visa and their child is in 3rd grade in Seattle, illustrating the personal impact of these layoffs. Currently, over 300,000 Indian professionals work in the US on H-1B visas, accounting for over 70% of all active holders. As tech giants like Amazon also announce layoffs, many affected employees are considering switching to B-1 or B-2 visitor visas if they cannot find new jobs within the stipulated time frame. This situation underscores the significant influence of AI transformations on Indian workers abroad.
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The layoffs significantly impact Indian professionals working in the US, potentially forcing them to change their visa status or leave the country.
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