Indian IT Firms Secure One-Fifth of H-1B Visas in 2024: Infosys Leads the Pack

In a significant milestone for the Indian technology sector, Indian IT firms successfully secured one-fifth of the total H-1B visas issued by the United States in 2024. According to data published by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), leading Indian IT giants like Infosys, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), HCL America, Wipro, and Tech Mahindra emerged as prominent beneficiaries.

The H-1B non-immigrant visa program enables US-based employers to temporarily hire skilled foreign workers for specialized occupations. This year, out of 130,000 H-1B visas granted, 24,766 were awarded to Indian-origin IT firms, underscoring India’s dominance in the global technology industry.

Amazon Leads H-1B Visa Approvals; Infosys Follows Closely

While Jeff Bezos’ Amazon topped the list with 9,265 H-1B visa approvals in 2024, Infosys led among Indian IT firms with 8,140 approvals — the highest ever for an Indian company in a single year. This remarkable achievement placed Infosys second only to Amazon, reflecting its continued influence and demand for skilled talent.

TCS secured 5,274 visas, followed by HCL America with 2,953, Wipro with 1,634, and Tech Mahindra with 1,199. Cognizant also marked its presence, obtaining 6,321 visa approvals.

Top 10 Companies with H-1B Visa Approvals in 2024:

1. Amazon – 9,265 approvals
2. Infosys – 8,140 approvals
3. Cognizant – 6,321 approvals
4. Google – 5,364 approvals
5. TCS – 5,274 approvals
6. Meta Platforms – 4,844 approvals
7. Microsoft – 4,725 approvals
8. Apple – 3,873 approvals
9. HCL America – 2,953 approvals
10. IBM Corporation – 2,906 approvals

India’s Continuing Dominance in H-1B Visas

A Pew Research report reaffirmed India’s position as the top nation for H-1B visa recipients, with 73% of approved applicants in 2023 hailing from India. In 2024, India maintained its lead, securing 65% of visa renewals and 35% of new employment-based approvals.

Impacts of H-1B Policy Reforms Under the Trump Administration

Amid these developments, the Trump administration introduced reforms aimed at enhancing the transparency and efficiency of the H-1B visa system. Key changes included deleting H-1B records older than five years from the Foreign Labor Access Gateway (FLAG) system, raising the registration fee from $10 to $215, and shifting the entire process online.

The USCIS also revised its selection process, now focusing on beneficiaries rather than applications to curb multiple filings by large firms. These changes are expected to create a fairer, more balanced system for H-1B applicants.

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