With large US Tech firms such as Meta, Twitter and Amazon announcing thousands of layoffs this week, H-1B visa holders have reason to be especially nervous. While a job loss is always unfortunate, for H-1B visa holders, a layoff can carry severe consequences, upending careers and families. An H-1B visa is often the only practical way to hire a foreign national long term, particularly a recent international student. At U.S. universities, international students account for ov