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No H-1B visa, two layoffs, then a job at Silicon Valley tech giant
India🏛️ PoliticsProgressive2 days ago

No H-1B visa, two layoffs, then a job at Silicon Valley tech giant

The article discusses the challenges faced by Indians working in the U.S., particularly those on H-1B visas, through the experiences of Tanvi Pisal, a UX designer from India. Pisal moved to the U.S. in 2021 to study human-computer interaction and later secured a job in the tech industry. However, she encountered difficulties securing an H-1B visa and faced back-to-back layoffs in 2025, leading to financial strain and uncertainty about her future in the U.S. Her journey highlights the precarious situation of foreign workers in the American tech sector, especially amid economic instability and changes in employment practices.

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Times of India logoTimes of IndiaIndependentProgressive2 days ago
No H-1B visa, two layoffs, then a job at Silicon Valley tech giant

The article discusses the challenges faced by Indians working in the U.S., particularly those on H-1B visas, through the experiences of Tanvi Pisal, a UX designer from India. Pisal moved to the U.S. in 2021 to study human-computer interaction and later secured a job in the tech industry. However, she encountered difficulties securing an H-1B visa and faced back-to-back layoffs in 2025, leading to financial strain and uncertainty about her future in the U.S. Her journey highlights the precarious situation of foreign workers in the American tech sector, especially amid economic instability and changes in employment practices.

Bias read (Progressive): The article critiques the current state of the American Dream under recent administrations, highlighting systemic issues such as the vulnerability of H-1B visa holders and the impact of corporate layoffs. It frames these challenges as a result of policies and power dynamics that favor the elite, and

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