‘It feels like drowning’: Laid-off H-1B worker faces harsh reality of 60-day countdown to find a sponsor

After years of dedication, long hours, and weekends sacrificed for his employer, an H1B worker found himself abruptly laid off, setting off a race against time to secure a new job before his visa status runs out. Sharing his story through a burner account for privacy, the worker described the emotional toll of suddenly being thrust into limbo.