By Prateek Shukla
Publication Date: 2026-06-02 05:25:00
New Delhi:
For thousands of Indian tech professionals in the US, the past year has felt like living on a countdown clock. A layoff doesn’t just mean losing a paycheck. It can also mean losing the right to stay in the country.
Under US immigration rules, most H-1B workers get just 60 days to find another employer willing to sponsor their visa after losing a job. Miss that window, and they could be forced to leave the country.
This reality has become increasingly common as major technology companies cut jobs and slowed foreign hiring. Companies including Meta, Google, Amazon and others have either reduced hiring or laid off employees amid a push towards artificial intelligence.
Against this backdrop, Nvidia has emerged as a rare bright spot. The artificial intelligence giant is not only continuing to hire foreign talent, but is also increasing its H-1B intake at a time when many rivals are pulling back.
According to recent federal filings, Nvidia has secured certification for around 1,200 H-1B positions during the first two quarters of fiscal 2026, up from roughly 1,000 during the same period last year.
The contrast with other tech giants is striking.
Google’s approved H-1B hires fell to around 2,200 from 5,100 a year earlier, while Amazon’s approvals dropped to roughly 4,300…
