Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest IT services company, has announced a significant reduction in its reliance on H-1B visas, aligning with recent U.S. immigration policy changes and a broader industry trend toward local and high-skilled hiring.
As of October 2025, TCS reports that only about 500 of its approximately 33,000 U.S.-based employees are on new H-1B visas, a substantial decrease from previous years.
This strategic shift comes in response to the U.S. government’s introduction of a $100,000 application fee for new H-1B petitions, part of broader reforms aimed at prioritizing domestic employment and reducing foreign worker dependence.
TCS CEO K. Krithivasan emphasized that the company is not planning to hire new H-1B workers this financial year, opting instead to focus on recruiting talent locally within the U.S.
In addition to reducing H-1B usage, TCS is investing nearly $7 billion in artificial intelligence (AI) data centers, marking a significant pivot toward AI-led services.
This investment supports the company’s five-pillar strategy, which includes internal transformation, AI-driven service delivery, workforce reskilling, value-chain disruption, and ecosystem engagement.
The move reflects TCS’s commitment to adapting to changing market dynamics and technological advancements.
Despite these adjustments, TCS maintains a strong presence in the U.S. market, with a workforce of about 33,000 employees.
The company continues to explore alternative visa options, such as the L-1 visa for intra-company transfers, to meet specific project needs without relying heavily on H-1B visas.
This shift in TCS’s hiring strategy mirrors broader industry trends, as other Indian IT firms also reduce their dependence on H-1B visas in response to changing U.S. immigration policies.
By focusing on local recruitment and investing in AI-driven services, TCS aims to ensure sustainable growth and compliance within its largest market.
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