H-1B Indian Engineer Loses AI Job After 6 Years At Fortune 500 Firm

The engineer, who earned a master's degree in the United States and worked under an H-1B visa for six years, lost his job after the firm moved his entire project to its team in India. He is now preparing to return to India.

The layoff underscores the vulnerability of H-1B workers even in high-demand fields like artificial intelligence. The engineer had spent his entire post-graduate career at the Fortune 500 company.

The offshoring decision came despite the engineer's long tenure and specialized skills. The company did not provide a reason for the move beyond the project transfer.

The case highlights a growing trend of U.S. companies shifting tech work to lower-cost locations, affecting both American and foreign workers. For H-1B holders, job loss can trigger a 60-day grace period to find new employment or leave the country.