Indian IT Firms Cut H-1B Visa Dependence

Top Indian IT companies like

TCS, Infosys, HCLTech, Wipro, and Tech Mahindra have sharply reduced H-1B visa reliance, with 50–80% of their US workforce now hired locally. Approved H-1B petitions fell 56% between FY15–FY23. Despite this shift, overall H-1B demand remains strong, driven mainly by US tech giants hiring for AI and STEM talent gaps.