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Rafa Maximo moved to the US in 2019.
A former Meta employee from Brazil recalls the fear of impending layoffs as a work visa holder.
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.
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Rafa Maximo moved to the US in 2019.

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