How corporate layoffs and the US H-1B to green card system leave skilled workers in prolonged immigration limbo
Skilled foreign workers in the United States face growing uncertainty as corporate layoffs collide with rigid immigration rules. The H-1B visa’s six-year limit, PERM delays and strict filing timelines are leaving many unable to progress to permanent residency. With layoffs stalling employer sponsorship and narrow grace periods after job losses, professionals risk losing legal status despite years of contribution. The bottleneck highlights systemic strains in the US employment-based immigration system.
Skilled foreign workers in the United States face growing uncertainty as corporate layoffs collide with rigid immigration rules. The H-1B visa’s six-year limit, PERM delays and strict filing timelines are leaving many unable to progress to permanent residency. With layoffs stalling employer sponsorship and narrow grace periods after job losses, professionals risk losing legal status despite years of contribution. The bottleneck highlights systemic strains in the US employment-based immigration system.
