Oracle faces backlash for layoffs and over 3,100 H-1B petitions
Oracle is catching heat for laying off workers across the world, while it files H-1B visa petitions for foreign talent in fiscal years 2025 and 2026.
The company has filed over 3,100 H-1B visa petitions for foreign talent in fiscal years 2025 and 2026, including more than 400 just this year.
This follows big layoffs announced on March 31 that hit employees worldwide, sparking frustration over why local jobs are being cut while international recruiting continues.
Blind users compare Oracle to Amazon
People online, especially on Blind, aren't holding back their disappointment with Oracle's approach.
Some are even comparing it to Amazon, which made similar moves with thousands of layoffs and H-1B filings.
The whole situation highlights how tech companies are struggling to balance innovation (hello, AI) with job security at home.
For now, both Oracle and Amazon have stayed quiet about the backlash.