Oracle Job Cuts Hit H-1B Workers: Six Ways to Stay in the US After Losing Your Job

02 April 2026 · Europe Permit

  • Mass layoffs at Oracle leave many H-1B visa holders facing a ticking 60-day grace period clock. 🏢

  • Impacted workers must find a new employer to sponsor their H-1B transfer before the deadline. ⏰

  • Employees explore a “Change of Status” to a B-2 visitor visa to gain additional time for job hunting. 🛂

  • Spouses of H-1B holders consider switching to H-4 status if their partner remains employed. 👥

  • Professionals look into enrolling in universities to transition to an F-1 student visa status. 📚

  • Highly skilled individuals evaluate their eligibility for an O-1 “Extraordinary Ability” visa as an alternative. 🌟

  • Some workers apply for a “Compelling Circumstances” Employment Authorization Document (EAD) to stay legally. 📄

  • Legal experts advise documenting every step of the job search to prove active efforts to stay compliant. 📝

  • Networking becomes the top priority for displaced tech talent looking for immediate placement. 🤝

  • H-1B workers maintain optimism by leveraging their high-demand technical skills in a competitive market. 💻

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