Indian Tech Giants Dominate H-1B Visas In US, Infosys And TCS Top The List

Indian-origin tech companies cornered a fifth of all H1B visas issued by the US, with Infosys and Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) leading the pack, an analysis of data from the US immigration department revealed.

Of these, Infosys led with 8,140 beneficiaries, followed by TCS (5,274) and HCL America (2,953). Infosys ranked second overall, trailing only Amazon Com Services LLC, which topped the list with 9,265 visas. Cognizant, originally founded in Chennai but now headquartered in New Jersey, came third with 6,321 visas.

The H1B visa programme allows US companies to temporarily employ foreign workers in specialised occupations. Indian companies have been major beneficiaries of this programme, particularly in the technology sector. Leading Indian IT services firms such as TCS, Infosys, Wipro, and HCL Technologies have consistently ranked among the top employers of H1B visa holders.

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However, Wipro secured only 1,634 visas this time, ranking lower than its peers. Tech Mahindra followed closely with 1,199 visa grants.

While Indian-origin companies continue to benefit from the programme, evolving regulatory frameworks and public sentiment necessitate adjustments. The future of the H1B visa programme will likely hinge on balancing US businesses' need for skilled labour with broader immigration policy reforms.

Elon Musk, a former H1B visa holder whose company Tesla utilises the programme, has publicly endorsed the tech industry's reliance on foreign workers. In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on 28 December, Musk highlighted the importance of welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds who contribute through hard work. He passionately advocated for preserving the US as a land of freedom and opportunity.

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Musk's statement received support from President-elect Donald Trump, despite his administration's 2020 restrictions on the programme, which argued that it allowed businesses to replace American workers with lower-paid foreign labour.

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