Challenges faced by H1B visa workers in the US
TLDR Tech workers on H1B visas in the U.S. are under pressure to find new jobs within a tight timeline to support their families and avoid immigration issues, leading to uncertainty and potential job changes. Visa system flaws are discouraging skilled workers from staying in the US, pushing them to consider other countries for work opportunities.
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Tech workers Ashka and Nalanjan faced unexpected layoffs from Amazon and Google, respectively, despite positive feedback from management.
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Tech workers on H1B visas face the pressure of finding new jobs in the US before their visas expire, or risk having to leave the country.
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Tech workers on H1B visas in the U.S. are under pressure to find new jobs within a tight timeline to support their families and avoid immigration issues.
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Ashka, on an H1B visa, diligently follows a routine to find a new job in the U.S. after being laid off by Amazon.
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Ashka is diligently submitting resumes and attending numerous interviews in a race against time to find a job before her visa expires.
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The H1B visa system's flaws are discouraging skilled workers like Ashka and Nalanjan from staying in the US, potentially leading them to consider other countries for work opportunities.
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Nalanshan and Ashka are facing uncertainty with their job prospects and visas, with Nalanshan awaiting news on a job offer while preparing for the arrival of his baby, and Ashka accepting a lower paying job at a pharmacy due to visa sponsorship despite the financial challenges it presents.
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Nalonjan becomes a father to a baby girl named Yavi, receives visa approval, and starts his new job shortly after his daughter's birth.