Game over? Xbox layoffs by Indian-American CEO Asha Sharma ignites H-1B furor

 Microsoft’s Xbox division announced significant layoffs and studio transfers for fiscal year 2027. These cuts are part of a major corporate restructuring aimed at improving business health. Misinformation quickly spread online, falsely accusing an Indian-origin executive of targeting American workers. Federal data does not support claims of widespread H-1B visa abuse by the company. The controversy highlights ongoing debates about immigration and the American workforce. Microsoft’s Xbox division announced significant layoffs and studio transfers for fiscal year 2027. These cuts are part of a major corporate restructuring aimed at improving business health. Misinformation quickly spread online, falsely accusing an Indian-origin executive of targeting American workers. Federal data does not support claims of widespread H-1B visa abuse by the company. The controversy highlights ongoing debates about immigration and the American workforce.