With the current crackdown on immigration in the US, even big techs are not safe from being targeted. Companies like Amazon, one of the biggest H-1B sponsors, will be watched closely, and as a result, thousands of Indian techies could take a hit.
The deadline for H-1B lottery registration this year is March 24. Indian techies, especially those on OPT, are trying their best to get the work permit but uncertainty looms over every immigrant job.
Normally, companies file H-1B applications for eligible employees without hesitation. However, with the government tightening controls, Amazon might think twice.
Some OPT workers who have just started working at Amazon want the company to sponsor their H1B as soon as they join the office. However, with the recent reports of layoffs and hiring restrictions, most Indian students will be forced to leave the country after their study permit expires.
With the recent reports of layoffs and hiring restrictions, tech firms are already playing it safe. Any major increase in H-1B filings could spark controversy.
One thing is certain, not only the USCIS, but the Indian techies will also closely monitor the next few weeks as it could change the fate of thousands.