Oracle Implements Layoffs Amid Organizational Changes
Oracle has initiated layoffs as part of a significant “organizational change,” while also contemplating the hiring of thousands of foreign workers, according to recent data.
This software company, based in Austin, Texas, is undergoing a considerable transformation that could result in extensive job cuts as it shifts its infrastructure toward artificial intelligence.
Reports confirm that Oracle has cut thousands of jobs this week, a number that hasn’t decreased since then. Insiders indicated that the company may have been planning ahead, as it has submitted thousands of H-1B visa applications in the past two years, based on data from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
The H-1B program allows employers to “temporarily hire foreign workers” with specialized skills. Federal data reveals Oracle America Inc. applied for 2,690 visas for fiscal year 2025, covering the period from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025.
Additionally, it appears that 436 visa requests have been made for fiscal 2026, which, if maintained, would bring the total to 3,126 by September 2026.
According to immigration officials, applicants can submit H-1B visa applications “within six months of the start date of employment.”
Oracle reportedly began its layoffs on Tuesday, notifying employees that their roles were being eliminated as part of this broader corporate shift.
The layoff letter stated, “As a result, today will be your last day of work.” It continued with gratitude: “We thank you for your dedication, hard work and the impact you have made during your time with us.”
Severance packages were also offered to employees, based on their retirement plans.
Earlier reports indicated that the company was preparing to reduce its workforce by 20,000 to 30,000 employees, which would account for over 18% of its total staff.
No immediate comments have been received from Oracle regarding the number of H-1B visas, the positions they would substitute, or how many U.S. workers might be hired to fill those gaps.
Oracle has not publicly commented on these developments.
