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Re:Oracle Files H-1B Visa Petitions Amid Mass Layoffs by avidiax on Friday April 03, 2026 @07:19PM (#47633609)
I actually have applied, and I got the offer. And I didn't take it. Because Oracle is known for poor working conditions.

Why can Oracle continue to hire good talent despite offering poor working conditions? H1-B.

Is it circular? Absolutely.

There really should be a strict maximum percentage of visa hires for any particular job type at a company. Say, 2x the overall average for that job category, and never to exceed 30%.

If they still need more labor, then they need to attract and train local talent rather than relying solely on overseas talent.

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Re:Oracle Files H-1B Visa Petitions Amid Mass Layoffs by declan_roberts on Friday April 03, 2026 @07:50PM (#47633899)
They have no incentive to improve their compensation and working conditions while they can import unlimited indentured servants from poor countries.
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Re:Oracle Files H-1B Visa Petitions Amid Mass Layoffs by ghighi7878 on Friday April 03, 2026 @08:40PM (#47634293)
Do you think they would instead shift to India if these measures continue. The talent is there. 80% of the for talent is currently in US due to H1b but will move back to India. And it might be cheaper to just shift offices to India
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Re:Oracle Files H-1B Visa Petitions Amid Mass Layoffs by 0x1ceb00da on Friday April 03, 2026 @11:04PM (#47635255)
No way. Because then the executives will have to move to india as well.
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Re:Oracle Files H-1B Visa Petitions Amid Mass Layoffs by rv3392 on Saturday April 04, 2026 @12:41AM (#47635815)
No they won't. Oracle already has many teams that report to a people manager in India/Mexico/etc. and then dotted line report to another manager in the USA who actually calls the shots.
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