people · May 22, 2026
Meta Employee on Reddit Details Zero Visa Workers Laid Off in Recent Cuts
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A Meta employee posted on Reddit that zero of the 15 laid-off team members were on visas while about 40 percent of the combined teams held visa status. The manager oversaw 40-50 reports across two teams with both leads being American citizens. The post highlights that H-1B workers face deportation risks and limited mobility making them less likely targets in management eyes. All 15 affected individuals were American citizens or green card holders. The account notes companies avoid publishing visa status breakdowns of layoff lists.
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