A former Oracle engineer on an H-1B visa says AI and tech layoffs pushed him into constant career-prep mode
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For H-1B workers, AI and layoff cycles turn upskilling from a nice-to-have into a survival strategy with immigration attached. Leaders relying heavily on visa talent should expect higher churn risk and anxiety—clear communication on role stability and skill paths is now a retention tool, not just a kindness.
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