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Microsoft Cuts 9,000 Jobs Amid Visa Controversy

7/4/2025

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Microsoft is laying off 9,000 employees, bringing the total to nearly 16,000 this year, despite a $26 billion Q1 profit.
The company has applied for around 6,000 H-1B visas since October, raising concerns about its hiring practices.
Critics claim H-1B visas enable companies to hire cheaper labor, leading to social media backlash.
The H-1B visa debate intensifies within the Republican Party, revealing tensions between business interests and job protection for Americans.

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Story summary

Microsoft is laying off 9,000 employees, bringing the total to nearly 16,000 this year, despite a $26 billion Q1 profit.
The company has applied for around 6,000 H-1B visas since October, raising concerns about its hiring practices.
Critics claim H-1B visas enable companies to hire cheaper labor, leading to social media backlash.
The H-1B visa debate intensifies within the Republican Party, revealing tensions between business interests and job protection for Americans.