As major tech companies in the United States continue large-scale layoffs to cut costs, Indian professionals working on H-1B visas have been hit the hardest.

The sudden job losses have plunged thousands into severe uncertainty regarding their future in the country, Indian news outlet NDTV reports.

According to the report, the recent wave of downsizing across the technology sector has disproportionately affected Indian tech workers.

The situation is particularly grim for H-1B visa holders due to stringent US immigration policies, which mandate that laid-off foreign workers must secure a new job within a strict grace period or face deportation.

Under the H-1B visa program, foreign professionals are sponsored by their employers.

Consequently, losing a job means an employee must quickly find alternative sponsorship from another company to legally remain in the United States.

However, amid the current economic slowdown, securing a new job with visa sponsorship has become increasingly difficult.

Shift Toward AI and Impact on Families
Market analysts point out that many technology firms are shifting their focus and investments toward Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven operations.

This structural transition has fundamentally altered traditional labor demands, putting conventional tech roles at significant risk.

The crisis is intensifying rapidly as major tech giants continue to downsize their workforces.

The impact of these mass layoffs extends far beyond professional setbacks, severely disrupting the personal lives of expatriate families.

Many Indian professionals in the US have established deep roots—raising families, enrolling their children in top-tier schools, and building long-term futures.

The sudden loss of employment has triggered immense anxiety over family stability and long-term security.