Indian IT professionals who have lost their jobs in the United States at some of the world's biggest companies are struggling to find new jobs within the deadlines set on their work visas.
Around 200,000 workers are said to have been made redundant since November last year, 30-40% of them Indian workers.
An Amazon employee came to the United States three months ago to join the company and was told March 20 would be his last day on the job.
For those on H-1B visa, the situation gets worse as they have to find a new job within 60 days or else they will have no choice but to return to India.
Another IT professional on an H-1B visa was fired from Microsoft on January 18.
"This situation is very difficult for us," he said.
“It is unfortunate that thousands of tech workers are facing layoffs, especially those on H-1B visas who face additional challenges finding new jobs and must transfer their visas within 60 days of termination, or who are at risk of leaving the country", Silicon Valley . said businessman and community leader Ajay Jain Bhutoria.
“This can have devastating consequences for families, including sales of assets and disruption to children's education. It would be beneficial for tech companies to pay special attention to H-1B workers and extend their notice period by a few months, as the labor market and the hiring process can be difficult,” he said. added.
Previously, the Global Association of Indian Technology Professionals (GITPRO) and the Foundation for India and Indian Diaspora Studies (FIIDS) created a community to help workers by connecting with job seekers.
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Indian IT professionals who have lost their jobs in the United States at some of the world's biggest companies are struggling to find new jobs within the deadlines set on their work visas.
Around 200,000 workers are said to have been made redundant since November last year, 30-40% of them Indian workers.
An Amazon employee came to the United States three months ago to join the company and was told March 20 would be his last day on the job.
For those on H-1B visa, the situation gets worse as they have to find a new job within 60 days or else they will have no choice but to return to India.
Another IT professional on an H-1B visa was fired from Microsoft on January 18.
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“It is unfortunate that thousands of tech workers are facing layoffs, especially those on H-1B visas who face additional challenges finding new jobs and must transfer their visas within 60 days of termination, or who are at risk of leaving the country", Silicon Valley . said businessman and community leader Ajay Jain Bhutoria.
“This can have devastating consequences for families, including sales of assets and disruption to children's education. It would be beneficial for tech companies to pay special attention to H-1B workers and extend their notice period by a few months, as the labor market and the hiring process can be difficult,” he said. added.
Previously, the Global Association of Indian Technology Professionals (GITPRO) and the Foundation for India and Indian Diaspora Studies (FIIDS) created a community to help workers by connecting with job seekers.