Reports from the technology sector indicate that Microsoft's recent decision to lay off approximately 9,000 employees has ignited a debate about the company's use of H-1B visas. Let's examine the details. Microsoft ranks among the top 20 companies for H-1B visa approvals in fiscal year 2024, with 1,264 initial employment petitions granted. The H-1B program, as defined by … [Read more...] about Microsoft’s 9,000 Layoffs Spark Backlash Over H-1B Visa Use
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MAGA Split Erupts Between Musk and Critics Over H-1B Visas
The Trump World civil conflict has broken out over visas for highly-skilled workers. On one side are the new allies of the president-elect in the tech industry, like Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy. The clash provides a glimpse of the difficulties in keeping the Trump coalition united as his administration implements his immigration policies, an issue that drove his … [Read more...] about MAGA Split Erupts Between Musk and Critics Over H-1B Visas