It's a huge concern for someone who's been a temporary worker for 17 years. My performance is usually in the top 3-5% but if I get laid off, I've to find a job in less than 60 days or go back to my home country which means I can never make any long-term decisions. Should I buy a house? Hmm maybe not since I might have to sell it when market conditions are not right. How should I invest my money? Keep everything in cash or invest in the stock market. I'm sure this is true for every single employee on a H1-B working for FAANG companies and patiently waiting for 10+ years. Now, the new immigration plan is going to not take those waiting in line into consideration and is instead going to make everyone wait in line again.