In recent months, the tech industry in the United States has seen a significant number of layoffs, affecting thousands of IT professionals. According to a report from The Washington Post, nearly 200,000 IT workers have been let go since November of last year, with major companies such as Google, Microsoft, Facebook, and Amazon all announcing large-scale layoffs. Industry insiders estimate that between 30 to 40 percent of those affected are Indian IT professionals, many of whom hold H-1B or L1 visas. These individuals are now facing a difficult situation, as they have only 60 days to find a new job or risk having to return to India. The lack of new job opportunities has made this task nearly impossible, leaving many Indian IT professionals in distress. In response to this crisis, a number of WhatsApp groups have been formed by the affected workers to discuss potential solutions and support one another. January 2023 has been a brutal month for many
