Big Tech Layoffs Hit Senior Engineers: Meta & Google Cuts Trigger H-1B Court Battles| Indians In U.S

[00:00:00]You know, there was a time when getting a job at Google, Microsoft, Amazon, or Meta, it meant one thing. You have made it. Parents celebrated, friends congratulated you, LinkedIn post went viral, life felt secure. But today, that feeling of security is disappearing.

[00:00:16]According to tech industry, more than 100,000 professionals have lost their jobs. And what makes this wave different is that these are not any small companies struggling to survive.

[00:00:28]These are some of the richest companies in the world. The biggest surprise is that this time layoffs are not limited to recruiters or marketing team. Even experienced software engineers, engineering managers, architects, and senior technical officials, they are being affected. Entire teams are disappearing as companies reorganize themselves around artificial intelligence. Now, think about that for a moment here. AI is creating new opportunities. I do understand that. But at the same time, it is replacing old ones. Companies are investing billions of dollars into AI infrastructure, advanced chips, massive data centers, and automation. Well, that money has to come from [music] somewhere, right? In many cases, it is coming from payroll budgets. Now, imagine if you are an Indian engineer working in America on an H-1B visa. You lose your job today, you just don't lose your salary. You don't just don't lose your office. You don't just don't lose your employee. You also begin a countdown because H-1B workers generally receive only a limited grace period to find [music] another sponsoring employer, changing their immigration status, or maybe >> [music] >> leave the country. 60 days. Well, that may sound like a lot of time to you, but finding another company willing to sponsor a visa in today's market, it is becoming harder than ever.

[00:01:52]Thousands [music] of experienced engineers, they are competing for same position. Some companies have reduced hiring, [music] others have slowed the visa sponsorship competition. It is becoming intense by every single day.

[00:02:05]Well, for many Indian professionals, this create a lot of pressure. Every interview becomes important. Every phone call matters. Every email could decide whether they stay in America or return home.

[00:02:17]Some professionals are now exploring different immigration options, by the way, while others are looking at opportunities in India's rapidly growing global capability center. Well, many multinational companies are expanding their engineer engineering operation here. You know what? The definition of career security has changed. A big company name on your resume is no longer enough. A high salary is no longer enough. Even years of experience no longer enough.

[00:02:45]Today's professionals, they must always be prepared. Keep their documents ready.

[00:02:50]Keep their network active. Keep their skills updated.

[00:02:54]>> [music] >> And always have a backup plan because in today's tech industry, success is no longer about getting a job. It is about being ready if you suddenly lose it. And yes, if you thought losing your job was stressful, wait until you hear what tax authorities in India and America can now [music] see. Because the next story is about money, overseas bank accounts, and a new era where maybe hiding financial information is becoming more impossible.