Feb

Microsoft Might Layoff H-1B Visa Holders First

Rai

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Inforworld.com has an article that states that Microsoft might give priority to American employees rather than those who are working on visas.

The H-1B visa allows non-Americans to work in the U.S for a limited time, and now that Microsoft was told that it has “moral obligations”, it might come to a point where visa-holders may have higher chances of getting laid off. Although visa holders and U.S. citizens are required by law to be treated equally, the “moral obligations” part might be considered in the selection process.

Those who were unfortunate to be included in the layoff process will have to leave the country if no other job opportunity is present, according to H-1B visa law. However, the visa can be converted to a visitor’s visa, as long as the holder can provide proof that they have sufficient funds to continue their stay. Those who returned to their countries may come back to the U.S. under H-1B visa if a job opportunity is present and the visa is still valid.