Archive · 19 Jan 2026
FedEx CEO Addresses H-1B Visa Controversy
Raj Subramaniam, the CEO of FedEx, who came to the US from India, talked about immigration and visa issues.
He said he believes in legal immigration and that FedEx hires people based on skills, not where they come from.
Some people are upset because FedEx hired more workers with H-1B visas while some American jobs were cut.
FedEx says the numbers don't tell the whole story.
The company is also dealing with problems from new tariffs, which are like extra taxes on goods, but they are still expecting to make more money.
FedEx is opening new places around the world to handle changes in global trade.
FedEx CEO Raj Subramaniam addressed H-1B visa controversy in an interview with The New York Times.
Subramaniam emphasized his belief in legal immigration and FedEx's meritocratic hiring practices.
FedEx faced criticism for increasing H-1B visa approvals while reducing some American jobs.
The company expects a $1 billion hit due to tariff-related costs but anticipates higher revenue.
FedEx is expanding globally with new facilities in cities like Istanbul, Bangalore, and Dublin.
- Who
- Raj Subramaniam, CEO of FedEx
- What
- Addressed H-1B visa controversy and immigration policies
- When
- Interview conducted recently, specific date not mentioned
- Where
- FedEx’s sorting hub at Memphis International Airport
- Why
- To clarify FedEx's hiring practices and address criticism
- CEO Name
- Raj Subramaniam
- CEO Background
- Born in Trivandrum, India; moved to the US in the late 1980s
- H-1B Visa Approvals
- Increased from around 20 in 2022 to about 500 over the next three years
- FedEx's Response
- Denied wrongdoing, stating hiring decisions are based on skills and business needs
- Tariff Impact
- FedEx expects a $1 billion hit due to tariff-related costs
- Global Expansion
- New facilities in Istanbul, Bangalore, Dublin, and expanded operations in Asia
- Revenue Expectation
- FedEx expects higher revenue despite tariff challenges