didn't big tech co's layoff thousands of people here and then filed for thousands more h1b ?

If it happened, there should be evidence (an article link). If it isn't supportable, then the implication is disingenuous to make.

	▲	MisterMower 4 hours ago \| parent [-]
		“Who are you going to believe? Me or your lying eyes?” But since you asked, here you go: https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/microsoft-...