New York: Indian tech companies secured nearly 20% of all H-1B visas issued by the United States in 2024, according to data from the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Out of 1.3 lakh H-1B visas granted to various employers during the April-September period, Indian companies were issued 24,766 visas. Infosys led the Indian pack with 8,140 visas, followed by Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) with 5,274, and HCL America with 2,953.
Globally, Amazon topped the list with 9,265 H-1B visas, slightly ahead of Infosys.
Cognizant, a company founded in Chennai but now headquartered in New Jersey, ranked third overall with 6,321 visas.
Other major Indian IT firms also featured prominently, with Wipro obtaining 1,634 visas and Tech Mahindra 1,199.
The H-1B visa program enables US companies to hire foreign professionals in specialized fields.
Indian IT giants like Infosys, TCS, Wipro, and HCL Technologies have consistently been among the largest beneficiaries of the program, particularly in the technology sector.
However, recent developments highlight challenges as companies navigate regulatory changes and shifting public sentiment toward immigration.