H-1B Visa Delays Worsen Impact of US Tech Layoffs on Indian Professionals

The US tech industry , once heralded as a beacon of innovation and opportunity, is currently grappling with a confluence of challenges. Over the past few years, the landscape has been increasingly impacted by waves of tech layoffs , affecting thousands of professionals, particularly those from India . With a significant portion of these workers employed on H-1B visas , the ongoing delays in visa processing are exacerbating an already precarious situation. For many Indian tech professionals, the pressure of securing new employment within a limited timeframe adds to the complex maze of US immigration policies . In this article, we delve into the severe impact of H-1B visa delays, the role of tech layoffs, and how these issues are pushing Indian professionals into an even more unstable future in the US. The Scale of Tech Layoffs and Their Impact on Indian Professionals Since 2022, tech layoffs have become a significant trend in the US, impacting a wide swath of the workforc...