By CP Gurnani
The light…
Indian IT has prepared for unpredictable immigration challenges by consciously reducing reliance on H-1B visas by approximately 60% over the past few years. While visa fees may change, the impact on our business will be minimal, as we’ve already adapted to this evolving landscape. This hurts the US more than it hurts Indian companies.
In contrast, the dependence on H-1Bs has been going up for American counterparts. Today, the IT industry ’s math is no longer dictated by visa numbers but by how effectively talent is sourced and deployed across a globally distributed network. The industry successfully delivered projects seamlessly for two years without significant travel during the pandemic, proving to clients that physical presence is not always a necessity