Game over? Xbox layoffs by Indian-American CEO Asha Sharma ignites H-1B furor

Microsoft’s Xbox division announced significant layoffs and studio transfers for fiscal year 2027. These cuts are part of a major corporate restructuring aimed at improving business health. Misinformation quickly spread online, falsely accusing an Indian-origin executive of targeting American workers. Federal data does not support claims of widespread H-1B visa abuse by the company. The controversy highlights ongoing debates about immigration and the American workforce.