# An NRI couple living in the US said they were planning to return to India after both of them were laid off by their respective companies.

*business · news · 2026-04-09 · NDTV.com*

## Key points

- The couple must leave the US within 60 days due to H1B visa rules after layoffs.
- The husband was affected by Oracle's recent global layoffs impacting 30,000 employees.
- Neither spouse has PERM or I-140, making H1B renewal or transfer impossible.
- Social media users report India's job market is currently better than the US for skilled workers.

**Companies:** Oracle
**Countries:** United States, India

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