- Published on April 28, 2025
- In AI Features
Indian IT Services Firms have Greater Insulation from H-1B Visa Disruption
Analysts attribute this to the fact that Indian IT companies have significantly increased their focus on local hiring, particularly in the Americas.
- By Shalini Mondal
While concerns about H-1B visa scrutiny and enforcement continue to make waves, their actual impact on India’s IT services sector appears increasingly muted. This can be attributed to years of proactive workforce localisation and wage realignment.
In their recent Q4 earnings calls, Accenture, TCS, Wipro, Infosys and HCL Tech, none of them highlighted any challenges pertaining to H-1B visa rejection or acceptance rates.
However, the companies did mention that Trump’s tariffs created uncertain business situations.
During Trump’s first term, the administration pursued a restrictive stance on legal immigration, particularly targeting work visas. Through Executive Order 13788, titled ‘Buy American and Hire American’, the administration significantly tightened the
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Shalini Mondal
Shalini is a senior tech journalist, exploring the latest advancements in AI. When she's not reporting on the latest innovations, you can find her immersed in her next literary adventure.
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