Oracle, the Austin, Texas–based software giant, has submitted thousands of H-1B visa petitions over the past two fiscal years, even as it cuts jobs in the United States as part of a wider restructuring effort. Federal data shows the company filed 2,690 H-1B petitions in fiscal year 2025 and another 436 so far in fiscal year 2026, taking the total to more than 3,100 applications.
Oracle has filed thousands of H-1B visa petitions across the past two fiscal years, even as reports of fresh layoffs emerge. Data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services shows Oracle America Inc. submitted 2,690 applications for fiscal year 2025 and 436 so far for fiscal year 2026.
The filings come at a time when the company is said to be cutting jobs, with affected employees reportedly receiving notices telling them their employment had ended immediately. Oracle has not publicly addressed either the layoffs or its recent visa filings.
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Fiscal year 2025 spans October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025, while fiscal year 2026 runs from October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2026.
The H-1B visa program allows U.S. companies to hire foreign professionals in specialized fields, particularly in the tech sector, on a temporary basis. Critics have long argued that the system can be used to undercut domestic hiring by bringing in lower-cost labor, while supporters maintain it remains essential for filling critical skill shortages.
Against this backdrop, Oracle’s continued visa filings alongside reports of widespread layoffs are likely to intensify scrutiny, raising broader questions about how companies balance workforce cuts with ongoing demand for global talent, and what that means for American workers.
The full scope of Oracle’s layoffs, alongside its continued H-1B filings, remains unclear. The company has yet to offer detailed public comment on its workforce reductions or how its foreign hiring plans fit into its broader strategy.