'Leave Or Rebuild': Indians On H-1B Visas Face 60-Day Deadline After Meta And Amazon Layoffs

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• 'Leave Or Rebuild': Indians On H-1B Visas Face 60-Day Deadline After Meta And Amazon Layoffs Published By, Last Updated: May 20, 2026, 19:49 IST Under US immigration rules, H-1B visa holders who lose their jobs must either find a new employer within that short period or switch visa status.
• For many who have built homes, families and careers in the US, the pressure is becoming increasingly severe.
• As major companies like Meta, Amazon and Oracle continue rolling out job cuts, many Indians on H-1B visas are finding themselves trapped in a tightening immigration window that allows only 60 days to secure a new sponsor or leave the country.
• Under US immigration rules, H-1B visa holders who lose their jobs must either find a new employer within that short period or switch visa status or face departure from the country.
• For many who have built homes, families and careers in the...