Oracle employees are facing renewed uncertainty over possible layoffs as the company reportedly considers another round of workforce reductions, months after thousands of workers were affected by major job cuts. However, Oracle has not publicly confirmed that layoffs will take place on September 1.

According to a report by Business Insider, cited in the supplied source material, managers at Oracle were asked to identify positions that could potentially be eliminated, with some teams reportedly facing reductions running into double-digit percentages. The report was based on people familiar with the matter and an internal document. Oracle has not confirmed the reported plans and declined to comment.

The September 1 date has attracted attention among employees because it follows a major workforce reduction earlier this year. On March 31, thousands of Oracle employees in the United States, India, Canada and Mexico were reportedly informed that their positions were being eliminated. The latest reports have consequently triggered concerns that another restructuring exercise could be approaching.

No official confirmation of September 1 layoffs

Despite the speculation, there is currently no confirmed announcement from Oracle stating that a new round of layoffs will begin on September 1. Other dates, including September 15, 24 and 25, have also reportedly been discussed among employees, but these dates have not been officially designated as layoff dates.

Employee discussions on online forums have added to the uncertainty, although such conversations should not be treated as confirmation of company-wide workforce decisions.

The timing and scale of any potential reductions could also vary between countries because employment rules and consultation requirements differ across jurisdictions.

Oracle workforce has already fallen significantly

The latest concerns come after a substantial decline in Oracle's reported employee headcount. The company had about 162,000 employees at the end of its previous financial year, while its workforce was reported at roughly 141,000 at the end of fiscal 2026.

That represents a reduction of approximately 21,000 positions over the period.

Oracle has also reported significantly higher restructuring expenses. The company recorded about $1.8 billion in restructuring costs in fiscal 2026, compared with $374 million a year earlier. Its restructuring programme for the year was expected to involve costs of around $2.1 billion.

AI infrastructure investment is driving spending

Oracle's workforce restructuring is taking place alongside a major expansion of its cloud and artificial intelligence infrastructure.

The company spent approximately $55.7 billion in capital expenditure during fiscal 2026, sharply higher than the $21.2 billion recorded in the previous year. A significant portion of this investment has been directed towards expanding data-centre capacity to meet demand for AI and cloud computing.

Oracle has also raised substantial funds to support its infrastructure expansion, including debt and equity financing. The company's large investment programme has therefore increased attention on how it balances infrastructure spending, workforce costs and its broader financial commitments.

Cloud business continues to expand

The workforce reductions come even as Oracle's business continues to grow.

For fiscal 2026, Oracle reported revenue of approximately $67.4 billion, representing 17 per cent growth from the previous year. Cloud infrastructure revenue increased 77 per cent, highlighting the rapid expansion of demand for the company's cloud services.

Oracle's remaining performance obligations, which represent contracted revenue yet to be recognised, also reached about $638 billion, reflecting the scale of its future business commitments.

What happens to employees now?

For Oracle employees, the immediate question is whether the reported internal workforce review will result in actual termination notices.

At present, there is no publicly confirmed company announcement establishing September 1 as the date for another round of layoffs. Any workforce reductions would depend on Oracle's internal decisions and could vary by business unit, location and employment jurisdiction.

The situation nevertheless highlights the pressure facing technology companies as they increase spending on AI infrastructure while simultaneously reassessing staffing and operating costs.

For now, employees will have to wait for official communication from Oracle before the scale, timing and geographical impact of any new layoffs can be established.

Over 15,000 H-1B visa holders from India left scrambling as 60-day job search clock ticks down

More than 15,000 Indian tech professionals in the United States are staring at an uncertain future after losing their jobs during the latest round of layoffs sweeping America's technology sector.

Most of these workers were on H-1B visas and now have exactly 60 days to find new employment or face deportation proceedings.

60-Day Window Creates Pressure

Under current US visa regulations, H-1B workers who lose their jobs must secure a new employer within two months to maintain legal status. Fail to find a sponsor in that window, and they have no choice but to leave the country.

Major tech firms including Meta, Amazon, and Oracle have let go of roughly 50,000 employees in recent months. Industry estimates suggest Indian nationals account for more than 15,000 of those affected.

Hiring Slowdown Adds to Crisis

What is making things worse this time around? The job market has shifted significantly.

Earlier, laid-off tech workers could expect to land new roles within weeks. But affected employees now report that hiring processes have stretched to months. Companies, meanwhile, have grown increasingly reluctant to take on visa sponsorship responsibilities.

The stricter immigration posture under the Trump administration has only deepened the uncertainty. Lower visa quotas, tighter document scrutiny, and stricter compliance checks have become the new normal.

Green Card Rules Tightened

The administration has also quietly tightened Green Card procedures. Applicants may now need to return to their home country to complete the process rather than using the "Adjustment of Status" route while remaining in the US.

For Indian professionals on temporary visas like H-1B, this change could prove particularly disruptive.

Government data shows nearly 4.99 million Green Cards were issued over the past five years. Of these, around 2.93 million went to applicants already living in the US, while 2.06 million were granted to people applying from abroad. Between 2014 and 2023, approximately 726,000 Indians received Green Cards.

Massive Backlog for Indians

The numbers reveal a stark reality. Indians now account for the largest share of the employment-based Green Card backlog in America.

According to the Cato Institute, Indian nationals make up roughly 1.1 million of the 1.8 million pending employment-based Green Card cases — about 63 per cent. For new applicants from India, the waiting period has already stretched to an estimated 10 to 15 years.

Families Under Strain

Seattle-based engineer Vikas Pathak told reporters he has applied for more than 150 positions since being laid off. But companies are taking months to complete their hiring processes, leaving workers like him vulnerable to the unforgiving 60-day visa deadline.

Bijayant Singh, originally from Bihar and now living in San Francisco, said many Indian families are living under immense strain despite appearing calm outwardly.

Concerns over children's schooling, home loan payments, and dependent visas have created quiet panic among affected households, he added. Many are now preparing backup plans in case they are forced to pack up and return to India.