Summary
FedEx is receiving criticism due to its increase in hiring foreign workers through the H-1B visa program after receiving a large federal contract. This has raised concerns about layoffs of American workers at the company. However, experts say there is no evidence directly linking the hiring of H-1B workers to these layoffs.
Key Facts
- FedEx received a $2.2 billion federal contract in 2022.
- H-1B visa approvals at FedEx increased from 37 in 2021 to 102 by 2025.
- The company filed 436 H-1B petitions in 2025, with 434 being approved.
- Experts said that from FY2023 to FY2025, FedEx filed fewer H-1B applications compared to FY2020 to FY2022.
- The majority of new H-1B workers are in Tennessee, where FedEx is headquartered.
- FedEx announced layoffs affecting U.S. workers, including 856 jobs in Coppell, Texas.
- Experts claim there is no direct link between H-1B hiring and the layoffs at FedEx.
