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Indian IT Firms Report Fewer H-1B Visas
US immigration changes slash Indian IT companies' H-1B visa entries.
In brief
US immigration changes slash Indian IT companies' H-1B visa entries. Infosys, Cognizant, and TCS submitted fewer H-1B visas for FY2027 after Trump's fee and selection reforms. Originally reported by mint.
H-1B Registrations Drop
US President Donald Trump's administration introduced a $100,000 fee and wage-weighted selection for H-1B visas in fiscal year 2027.
Infosys Registrations Fall
Infosys submitted 759 H-1B registrations for FY2027, down from 8,886 in FY2026.
TCS Registrations Plummet
Tata Consultancy Services reported 284 H-1B registrations for FY2027, down from 5,955 in FY2026.
Cognizant No Registrations
Cognizant submitted zero H-1B registrations for FY2027, compared with 3,752 the previous year.
Overall Decline
Combined H-1B registrations by top Indian IT firms fell by 92% from 24,946 to 2,055.
Why Registrations Drop
The wage-weighted selection system and $100,000 fee reduced new H-1B petitions by 91% in the first eight months.
Impact on Workers
Indian IT firms may shift to existing workers, visa extensions, transfers, and local recruitment to offset reduced registrations.
What to remember
Infosys, Cognizant, and TCS submitted fewer H-1B visas for FY2027 after Trump's fee and selection reforms.
