Microsoft lays off 1,600 Xbox employees, secures approval for 2,000+ H-1B visas — report

Microsoft has laid off 1,600 employees in its Xbox gaming division and received approval to hire more than 2,000 foreign workers under the H-1B visa program, according to a report.

The Zioneer reported earlier today that Microsoft faced backlash over a report of 4,800 layoffs and H-1B hiring approvals. A new report now specifies that 1,600 of those layoffs are in the Xbox division and that the company received approval for more than 2,000 H-1B visas. The source of the approval data is not named in the report.

2 developments

1. 1 hour ago · 16:21 · 10 JulLatest

   1,600 Xbox employees laid off; 2,000+ H-1B visas approved.

2. 04:38 · 10 Jul

   Microsoft faces backlash over 4,800 layoffs and H-1B hiring approvals

• Strong4 days ago · 19:53 · 6 JulMicrosoft to lay off nearly 5,000 employees, majority in Xbox unit
• Strong10:50 · 2 JulReport: Microsoft to lay off thousands of employees next week
• Strong13:10 · 22 JunIsrael's hi-tech sector lost 15,000 salaried workers in May, data shows
• Developing08:12 · 26 JunMicrosoft raises Xbox console prices by up to $150, citing chip costs

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