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Layoffs sweeping the tech industry have not spared workers on temporary visas, known as H1Bs. They have just 60 days to find a new visa sponsored position before they are forced to leave the country.

Host Zoe Thomas speaks with one worker facing this challenge and WSJ reporter Te-Ping Chen about the wider ramifications.

Illustration: Michael Glenwood

0:00 H1B skilled visa workers have 60 days to find new roles amid large layoffs
2:30 How important are foreign workers to the tech industry?
3:35 Other restrictions that may surprise H1B visa holders
4:20 Personal experiences from H1B workers on layoff-induced deadlines
6:30 Are tech companies helping?
7:12 What does this mean for the tech industry moving forward?

Tech News Briefing
WSJ’s tech podcast featuring breaking news, scoops and tips on tech innovations and policy debates, plus exclusive interviews with movers and shakers in the industry.

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tech layoffs, h1b visa, h1b
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