Oracle files thousands of H-1B visa applications amid mass layoffs – Austin Today

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Oracle, the software company headquartered in Austin, Texas, has submitted thousands of applications for H-1B visas over the past two fiscal years even as it lays off thousands of American workers as part of a broader organizational shift. Federal data shows that Oracle has applied for 2,690 H-1B visas in fiscal year 2025 and 436 so far in fiscal year 2026, totaling over 3,100 visa applications.

Why it matters

The H-1B visa program allows companies to temporarily employ foreign workers with specialized skills, often in the technology industry. Critics argue that the program is designed to replace American workers with cheaper foreign workers, while supporters say it helps fill crucial talent gaps. Oracle’s visa filings amid mass layoffs raise questions about the company’s motivations and the broader debate over the H-1B…