Archive · 23 Dec 2025
FedEx Faces Backlash for Hiring H-1B Workers Amid US Job Cuts
FedEx, a big delivery company, is in trouble because it hired many foreign workers with special visas while also firing many American workers.
This happened after FedEx got a huge government contract.
The company says it hires people based on what it needs and their skills.
But some people, especially those who support former President Trump, are upset and want companies to hire Americans first.
Others, like some business leaders, say that having workers from all over the world is good for the country.
FedEx has cut jobs in places like Texas, Kentucky, and New York, while hiring more foreign workers in the same time period.
FedEx hired around 500 H-1B workers from 2022 to 2025, a significant increase from previous years.
During the same period, FedEx cut 1,393 jobs in various US locations, including Texas, Kentucky, and New York.
The company received a $2.24 billion federal contract in late 2022, which some believe influenced its hiring practices.
FedEx defends its hiring practices, stating it hires based on business needs and skills.
The H-1B visa program has become a political issue, with some calling for a ban and others defending the need for global talent.
- Who
- FedEx, US workers, H-1B visa holders
- What
- FedEx hiring H-1B workers while cutting US jobs
- When
- 2022-2025 (hiring), 2025 (layoffs)
- Where
- United States (various locations)
- Why
- FedEx cites business needs and skills for hiring practices
- H-1B Workers Hired
- 500 (2022-2025)
- US Jobs Cut
- 1,393 (2025)
- Federal Contract Value
- $2.24 billion
- Contract Duration
- April 2023 - September 2030 (with options)
- H-1B Visa Fee
- $100,000 (under Trump administration)
- H-1B Salary Range
- $100,000 - $115,000
