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Viral Reddit Post Alleges H‑1B Exploitation, Community Favoritism at U.S. Tech Firms

The unverified claims arrive during renewed scrutiny of the H‑1B system.

Overview

  • An anonymous former Amazon USA employee wrote on r/india that some Indian managers exploit H‑1B workers and favor hiring from their own communities.
  • The post cites alleged Telugu‑centric hiring at Walmart and Gujarati preferences at Intel, claiming visa holders are pushed to work excessively while Americans are avoided as less pliable.
  • The thread drew extensive responses with users sharing anecdotes about favoritism tied to caste, region, or language and naming Indian IT companies in accusations.
  • The poster said returning to India also reflected personal reasons and time‑zone strain and emphasized that not all managers or companies behave this way.
  • Coverage places the debate within heightened U.S. review of H‑1B rules and pending proposals as outlets note the allegations remain anecdotal without independent verification.