Labour data: Apple, Meta, Google, Amazon cut H-1B petitions nearly in half

 Big Tech firms like Amazon, Meta, and Google are drastically cutting H-1B visa petitions, signaling a major hiring slowdown. This decline, driven by stricter immigration policies and widespread tech layoffs, reflects a significant shift in demand for skilled foreign workers. While some companies see sharp drops, Nvidia remains an exception, boosting its filings. Big Tech firms like Amazon, Meta, and Google are drastically cutting H-1B visa petitions, signaling a major hiring slowdown. This decline, driven by stricter immigration policies and widespread tech layoffs, reflects a significant shift in demand for skilled foreign workers. While some companies see sharp drops, Nvidia remains an exception, boosting its filings.