#h1b

There is a salary boost up for H-1B. Oracle, not sure if you still want to retain your H-1B ?
https://www.newsweek.com/h1b-green-card-visa-wage-level-change-trump-11748581
https://www.boundless.com/blog/dol-h1b-prevailing-wage-nprm-2026

Tech companies have loaded up on H1Bs to keep employees enslaved and threaten US citizens with constant layoffs.

Now Open AI and Anthropic will ensure these companies do not exist in future along with all the H1Bs.

H1Bs are running over each other to prove no one needs to be employed anymore as codex can do all the work.

Coding is no longer a speciality skill for which H1B visa need to be granted.

Revoke all H1B and Green card petitions immediately.

FIS Managers are going to provide severance to their buddies, Then those buddies will be hired directly as consultants with FIS.

If you are not in good books with your managers, they are going to transfer you to third rated staffing company COGNIZANT. After a while, FIS will ask cognizant to replace you with low cost H1B visa holder.

The senior management is making final decisions on the USA wide H1-B elimination program. The political climate does not support the huge numbers of H1-Bs TCS has on the payroll.
Most H1-Bs will be eliminated.

Are they going to replace everyone with H1B visas and offshore workers? Whats the gameplan?

What can be done legally if Americans are getting laid off while H-1B workers are not being affected, despite performing at the same level

It looks line people that were let go were either US born or naturalized citizens.

The intracompany transfer L-1 visa (both L-1A and L-1B) is more abused than the H-1B by the companies. L-1 has no cap and no prevailing wage requirements (unlike H-1B)

Holly Molly

https://h1bgrader.com/h1b-sponsors/oracle-america-inc-1kznonw7km/lca/2025

Just blown away by the list . Long Live King LE + Queen SC

In the middle of the “mother of all layoffs,” company is filing H-1B petitions saying they can’t find talent—makes perfect sense, right?

I've been through a few layoff cycles and I don't remember ever once an employee on a H1B visa or any other work visa getting let go. H1B visa holders are considered temporary workers. Why are full time employees let go before temporary employees? Soon all of Nike will be visa workers. The American dream is for everyone except Americans.

Any one sued Oracle for H1B retaining and Laying off US worker ? What are the steps to be followed and documents required ?

The plans are in the final stages for a MASSIVE Layoff of all H1-Bs from TCS North America. This is due to huge pressure from the Trump Admin for any and all suppliers to the US government to eliminate ALL H1-Bs from payrolls if you want to be a supplier to ANY DERIVATIVE government agency, you need to eliminate all H1-Bs from your payrolls.
That means there will be an ELIMINATION of all H1-Bs from TCS USA payrolls.
Most H1-Bs should plan on moving back to India or wherever you were sponsored from as things are about to get very ugly.
This action is due to TCS aggressively eliminating US citizens and replacing them with cheap slave labor from India or wherever they were sponsored from.
Goodbye H1-Bs, you had a good ride but it’s over now.

https://h1bgrader.com/h1b-sponsors/fis-management-services-llc-v82w1mdx01

FIS is replacing US employees with H1B visa holders.

🚨 H-1B APPROVALS BY COMPANY IN DFW🚨
KPMG LLP - 2,675
UT Southwestern Medical Center - 1,379
Dallas Independent School District - 1,290
AT&T Services Inc - 1,204
Texas Instruments Incorporated - 1,040
AECOM Technical Services Inc - 682
Southwest Airlines Co - 473
….
Telecom giant AT&T Services Inc ranked fourth with 1,204 approvals. As previously reported by The Dallas Express, AT&T secured a $146 million federal contract from the Department of Homeland Security and continued expanding its foreign workforce while conducting domestic layoffs.

For H1-B candidates who got cut on Feb 4th, they sent out H1-B letters with wrong exit date. They corrected it after 2 weeks and resent the letters. I heard this error was sent to many. So much negligence.

Well you know where to go to

To those who are feeling anxious about layoffs, I want to share my perspective after spending more than a decade at the company.

In many cases, decisions during layoffs are not purely based on performance. Managers and senior leaders often try to protect themselves using the power and influence they have, unless you happen to be very close to top leadership. At times, it becomes more about internal politics and job preservation than merit.

At the same time, no company defines your entire career. It is important not to become overly attached to any organization. Companies may make decisions that do not always reflect your value. If you are affected, focus on preparing financially, continue building your skills, and work hard to find the next opportunity.

One concern that deserves attention is when Oracle layoffs affect citizens while H1B employees are retained, even when both groups are working equally hard. If such patterns exist, they should be carefully examined by leadership and policymakers. The responsibility for these practices lies with certain managers, directors, senior directors, and VPs, not the company as a whole.

Only new visionary leadership at the top; EVPs, SVPs, and GVPs especially those with strong AI and technology perspectives, can help guide teams into the future.

Layoffs may sometimes be unavoidable, but the process must be fair, transparent, and thoughtful. Otherwise, companies risk losing talented and dedicated people who contribute greatly to their AI success.

If you are affected by layoffs, it does not mean you are not talented or that you performed poorly. As discussed above, many factors influence such decisions. You are talented, and that is why you were valued in your role.

You will find another opportunity. Take this time to relax, manage your spending, make the most of your severance, take care of your mental health, and get insurance coverage through Covered California. Use this period to upgrade your skills, especially in AI and emerging technologies.

Then start applying. The job market may take some time, but persistence pays off, and you will eventually land the right role. Stay positive, never give up, and good luck. You have got this.

What documents required:

1. Employment records, Performance review
2. Aria pages of you and H-1B reporting to same manager
   Evidence that you and H-1B candidate are in same or similar position
3. Git commits screenshots showing you both worked on same code.
4. Proof that the H-1B person is still in Job when you are laid off.

How to file a case :
You have to file a pre-compliant inquiry with your civil rights department

Under Federal law it is illegal to prefer foreign workers over U.S. citizens based purely on citizenship status (like visa) if both are able to perform same duties.

Company will be made to publish list of employees in your teams who are not US citizens and are H1Bs \L1bs \OPTs \Green Card candidates. This will be the biggest litigation ever.

All - keep a watch on how many H1B petitions this company will file right after the layoffs.

Sue Wellsfargo, Unionize! Report to EEOC! Report H1B frauds to Uncle Sam!

I am writing to express my urgent concerns regarding BlackRock's recent layoffs, which have disproportionately affected American workers while retaining H-1B employees in similar roles. This troubling trend not only raises ethical questions but also reflects a discriminatory approach to hiring that undermines the economic stability of American families, particularly in a time when youth unemployment is alarmingly high.
The H-1B visa program was designed to address genuine skill shortages in the U.S. labor market, allowing companies to hire foreign workers for specialized roles that cannot be filled by American talent. However, it appears that BlackRock is misusing this program by retaining H-1B employees in junior positions—roles that many qualified American professionals could fill with minimal training. This practice displaces American workers and raises serious concerns about BlackRock's commitment to fair hiring practices. When entire teams are predominantly composed of H-1B workers, it suggests a troubling reliance on foreign labor rather than a genuine effort to prioritize American talent.

Moreover, the implications of this hiring strategy extend beyond economic concerns to national security. Under China's 2017 National Intelligence Law, all Chinese citizens are required to assist in state intelligence work when called upon. This means that any employee from China could potentially be compelled to act as a spy, regardless of their role or intentions. This law creates a significant risk when foreign nationals, particularly those from China, are given access to sensitive financial data and infrastructure. There have been alarming instances of Chinese nationals engaging in espionage that directly impacts the financial sector. For example, in 2020, a Chinese national was charged with stealing trade secrets from a U.S. financial services firm, attempting to transfer sensitive information to a Chinese competitor. Such actions not only threaten the integrity of American businesses but also compromise our national security by potentially enabling foreign adversaries to undermine our financial systems.

The legal framework surrounding the H-1B program mandates that employers demonstrate they are not displacing American workers and that hiring H-1B employees will not adversely affect U.S. workers' wages or working conditions. When BlackRock lays off qualified American employees while retaining H-1B workers in similar roles, it raises serious questions about compliance with both the letter and spirit of the law. This practice undermines the intent of the H-1B program and poses significant risks to the integrity of our financial systems and national security.

I urge BlackRock to take immediate action to rectify this situation by reevaluating its hiring practices and prioritizing American talent. The current approach not only violates principles of fairness and equity but also jeopardizes the security of our nation. By replacing H-1B positions with qualified American workers, BlackRock can demonstrate its commitment to supporting the U.S. workforce and safeguarding our national interests.

By committing to hiring American workers, BlackRock can not only protect its own interests but also contribute to the broader goal of strengthening our nation's infrastructure and encouraging private investment. A workforce comprised of dedicated American talent fosters innovation, enhances trust in financial systems, and mitigates risks associated with foreign influence. This commitment can lead to a more stable and secure environment for investment, ultimately benefiting BlackRock's long-term objectives.

Anyone attended a town hall meeting this morning? During their laughable TED talk, it was brought up that India has the largest headcount of State Street employees at 19,000. Let that sink in. At this rate, the only people will have jobs in the US are the SVPs and their Indian H1B1 workers.

There is something definitely going on with the requirement process where Indians are getting preferential treatment over other ethnicities and locations. Right now, all recruiters are based in India and it seems they are mainly focusing on candidates that are from India. I noticed even for local job reqs, Indians living in the US are being selected over other candidates for jobs and promotions. Its fine if someone is more equalified should get the role or promotion, but most of time I find out these Indian workers were just good at lying on their resumes and interviews and we have to pick up their responsibilities.

Tesla must face lawsuit alleging it replaced laid-off US workers with H-1B visa holders | Electrek https://share.google/1VrPwTtJ3kMSOejdK

H1-B, OPT, L, F, O, etc visa scam. Interesting to know that the hiring consulting companies doesn't report to US gov't that the contract has ended and another one is not available for the H1B to start another contracting job right away. They keep paying the H1B worker (who has to pay the money back eventually) after starting contract with company B. What a scam! And all companies hiring or contracting H1B and other visa's know all about this.
https://youtu.be/WO5PJBLgnes?si=8A73egT7-E133zrh (gets interesting at time 9:30)
https://www.h1bexposed.tech/

H1-B, OPT, L, F, O, etc visa scam. Interesting to know that the hiring consulting companies doesn't report to US gov't that the contract has ended and another one is not available for the H1B to start another contracting job right away. They keep paying the H1B worker (who has to pay the money back eventually) after starting contract with company B. What a scam! And all companies hiring or contracting H1B and other visa's know all about this.
https://youtu.be/WO5PJBLgnes?si=8A73egT7-E133zrh (gets interesting at time 9:30)
https://www.h1bexposed.tech/

I had to go to the Charlotte office last week, and met with the Public Cloud Team. I am talking 100% are Indians, and I am sure most are on H1-B visas. Nepotism hiring is clearly going on here, and we are going to be in trouble if rumors about what the current administration is going to implement later this year with Companies and their H1-B visa allotment.

Not to mention legally we are at risk if a non-Indian on the IT side files a legal complaint against us. I am not joking when I say 100%, how was this even allowed to happen. Certainly our HR department has to know this is going on, right????

Hopefully you guys can see a pattern
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5fXrPMGM5E

Rahul should be fired, he lacks creativity . No success at all. He is pocketing all the money from vendor kickbacks for hiring H1Bs.

Cisco H1b transfer timeline

Has anyone gone through H1b transfer recently from Cisco?

I got an offer three days ago and background check was triggered yesterday.

Does Fragomen Immigration wait for background check before sending immigration questionaire , filing lca and proceeding with the H-1B transfer?

Or it happens simultaneously?

What would be the timeline for this?

Please let me know as I am a little anxious on the timeline

With ongoing workforce reductions and increasingly restrictive H1B policies, a natural question arises: is the new ECIO considering establishing a Global Capability Center (GCC)?

From a purely economic standpoint, the math is compelling —sometimes hiring three skilled professionals for the cost of one H1B employee in the U.S., or five professionals when compared to a US citizen.

In today’s environment, expanding through a GCC isn’t just a trend—it’s a logical evolution. After all, the numbers will speak for themselves.

has anyone noticed company treat H‑1B employees like rare Pokémon during layoff carefully protected while the rest of us get tossed like common cards?

Tough times are ahead because of H1Bs + AI + work going offshore.

So, sell your home(s), and stock(s) (if they are in profit) and keep cash to survive the tough time.

Tough times are ahead because of H1Bs + AI + work going offshore.

So, sell your home(s), and stock(s) (if they are in profit) and keep cash to survive the tough time.

Has the government done any analysis on the potential impact of AI-related layoffs with its rapid advancement over the next 5 years? I’m guessing around 75% of H1Bs may not be needed. When will the emphasis shift toward prioritizing US citizens and Permanent Residents?

Impacted employee. Easily they can eliminate H1b full timer and contract employees instead of doing this layoffs. How can they file H1b and green card when layoffs are happening ?

I get the guy is a bank-hopping (literally his sales pitch in his first meeting) likely H1-b, but his use of the English language is rather terrible. He routinely spouts non-sequiturs that diminish what he is saying, but in today's autocorrect-tuned world, nobody catches it. This guy is being paid a bunch of money to axe a bunch of US jobs, and the guy can barely utter competent sentences in the target audience's language.

The guy he replaced was significantly more capable as both an idea man, and a communicator. This ship is sinking fast.