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Charissa Cheong
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Rafa Maximo moved to the US in 2019.
I moved to the US for Meta. When layoffs came, I was scared of losing my new life, not just my job.
A former Meta employee from Brazil recalls the fear of impending layoffs as a work visa holder.
TL;DRAI
Meta employee on L-1 visa in 2022 discovered total dependence on company—impossible to switch employers; self-petitioned green card (2025). Reveals Big Tech risk: losing specialized talent with visa restriction impacts recruitment and retention.
978 words~4 min read
