Recently, Procter & Gamble, a giant in the consumer goods industry, announced that it will lay off 7,000 employees globally over the next two years, primarily focusing on non-manufacturing roles, which account for 15% of its global non-manufacturing positions and 6.5% of the company's total workforce. Although the specific list has not yet been released, the news has sent shockwaves through the job market.
In fact, this is not an isolated incident. In the past two years, multiple industries in the U.S., including technology, finance, and consumer goods, have frequently reported layoffs. For ordinary employees, this represents fluctuations in their careers; however, for international students and foreign employees holding H-1B visas, this could signify a more severe identity crisis.
Uncertainty of H-1B:
Difficulty in Lottery, Fragile Status
For many international students and foreign employees in the U.S., the H-1B visa has always been the primary pathway to employment. However:
• Difficulty in Lottery: In recent years, the number of H-1B applicants has reached new highs, with a low acceptance rate.
• Status Dependent on Employer: Once a company lays off employees or adjusts positions, the status may become invalid in a short period, requiring a new employer to be found within 60 days, or else the individual must leave the country.
• Long-term Uncertainty: Even if one is fortunate enough to be selected, the maximum validity of an H-1B visa is only six years. If a PERM labor certification or I-140 green card application is not successfully submitted during this period, the individual must leave the country for one year and re-enter the lottery. Transitioning from H-1B to a green card often takes over ten years, during which one must also face risks such as policy changes and extended waiting times.
• Non-immigrant Visa Interview Requirements: All H-1B and other non-immigrant visa applicants must complete interviews at U.S. consulates in their home country or country of long-term residence, which may increase waiting times and uncertainty.
• Policy Fluctuations: Influenced by economic conditions and political factors, H-1B policies are often tightened, increasing uncertainty for foreign employees.
This means that layoffs are not just an unemployment issue but also an identity crisis. For international students holding H-1B visas, there is not only the concern of whether they will be selected or able to renew their visas, but they also have to endure years, or even over a decade, of unresolved status.
The Dilemma of International Students:
OPT is Just a Transition, Future is Uncertain
For many international students in the U.S., after completing their studies, they typically enter the workforce through OPT (Optional Practical Training). However, OPT is only a temporary transition, and whether they can remain in the U.S. ultimately depends on whether they can be selected for H-1B and whether their employer is willing to support them long-term. More troubling is that the U.S. government is continuously tightening policies regarding work visas for international students: OPT for non-STEM majors may be shortened or even canceled, significantly compressing the job search window; although H-1B is implementing a "one person, one visa" policy, the number of slots has not increased, and in the future, there may be a preference for higher salaries, making it more advantageous for high-paying positions and reducing opportunities for ordinary graduates; meanwhile, employers are tightening their reviews, increasing compliance costs, which makes many companies more inclined to hire locals.
Under the dual pressure of tightening policies and identity restrictions, international students who have worked hard for years and secured job opportunities may also have to leave the U.S. due to identity issues. This sense of powerlessness, where one clearly has the ability but lacks the status, is a common anxiety shared by all international students.
EB-5 Investment Immigration:
Taking Control of One's Identity
Rather than passively waiting in the H-1B lottery and job market, it is better to take proactive control of one's identity. EB-5 investment immigration provides high-net-worth families with another stable and efficient pathway:
Under the new EB-5 law, EB-5 applicants in the U.S., including international students, can submit their I-526E investment immigration application while simultaneously applying for I-526E immigration and I-485 status adjustment, provided that the EB-5 project category has no waiting period. They can receive a Combo card in about three months. Applicants can legally stay in the U.S. to study and work while waiting for the green card approval results.
Unlike the "lottery landing" of H-1B, EB-5 is more like a controllable investment decision, firmly placing the control of identity in one's own hands.
True Freedom
Derived from Certainty of Identity
The layoffs at Procter & Gamble are just the tip of the iceberg. The uncertainty of the U.S. job market and the volatility of policies remind all international students and foreign employees in the U.S.: only by resolving identity issues can the future truly be controllable.
For families hoping to settle in the U.S. long-term, a green card is not just a bonus but the foundation for stability. The path of H-1B is becoming increasingly narrow, and only through more stable immigration pathways can one truly break free from identity anxiety.
In other words: Without a green card, the path to staying in the U.S. is like hanging in mid-air; with a green card, one can stand firm.
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