H-1B Approvals for Indian IT Companies Hit 10-Year Low: Shifting Trends in Tech Recruitment

Dec 01, 2025 05:31 pm CST

H-1B visa approvals for major Indian IT firms have dropped to a decade-low of 4,573, marking a 70% decline since 2015. Meanwhile, US tech giants like Amazon and Microsoft now dominate new H-1B approvals as companies shift focus from recruiting abroad to retaining existing talent. TCS remains the only Indian company among the top five H-1B employers, with continuing-employment applications now far outpacing new visa requests across the industry.