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Prepare for Upcoming Layoffs if Your Team Has H1B or Is Offshoring

If your team have H1B visa holders or you notice your business is shifting more functions to India, it's important to stay cautious and alert.

Many companies are now laying off American workers to reduce operational costs, and in some cases, employees may be unfairly labeled as underperformed to save severance.

Remember, as American workers, you have rights—if your business is laying off while still employing H1B visa holders, it raises questions about the necessity of the visas and the company's compliance. Do file a report to Department of Labor and USCIS.

As a proactive step, consider reaching out to your local congressman to advocate for stricter regulations on H1B visas and offshoring practices. Congress has already taken some actions in this direction, but additional support is needed, especially as U.S. job growth is experiencing multi-year lows.
Staying informed and engaged can help protect your rights and ensure fair employment practices.

#Layoffs #H1B #Offshoring #Severance #Engagement
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CIO of global income is stating on Bloomberg there is a shortage of workers in the country.

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send em back to india, vietanam and china

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They are not hiring H1B for software engineering only. H1B are everywhere. H1B hiring H1B only.

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In 2026, you can expect the Department of Labor to take even stronger action to protect American workers. If you face unfair treatment, such as a poor performance review, an unjust rating, or a layoff that feels wrong, please remember this: when things turn against you unfairly, don’t hesitate to reach out to your congressman and the Department of Labor. Your voice matters, and taking these steps can help ensure your rights are protected during difficult times!

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In my view, H1B visas and offshore workers are still essential, especially for roles like software engineering that require highly specialized skills that can be hard to find in the U.S. We also work with international clients whose laws or regulations require certain tasks to be handled by professionals from specific countries.

But when the client is American—whether an institution or an individual—their data should remain in American hands. Many countries strictly protect their citizens’ data, and it’s reasonable for the U.S. to do the same. The bigger issue is the legal, regulatory, and security risks that arise when sensitive American accounts are handled by H1B or offshore workers. Numerous federal laws and cybersecurity standards restrict certain data to U.S. soil and to American personnel.

There are also national-security concerns, especially when workers come from countries like China or Russia, where external pressures or government oversight can create risks the U.S. cannot control. For companies managing sensitive government, financial, or corporate information, this exposure is unacceptable. Keeping American accounts managed by Americans ensures stronger safeguards and clearer accountability.

On top of that, American workers naturally understand U.S. clients’ expectations, communication styles, and cultural context, which improves trust and service quality.

So, in short, American accounts should be handled exclusively by American workers.

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