Donald Trump Effect: H1B Visas Fall Drastically!

The President of United States, Donald Trump has started to crack down heavily on the H1B Visa policy, and he is back on the job now. His relentless efforts have resulted in a sharp decline in the H1B Visa applications in the United States.

The number of first time H 1B visa applications approved for major Indian IT companies has dropped sharply to just 4,573, marking the lowest level seen in the past decade.

This steep decline reflects a significant shift in hiring patterns among top technology firms that have traditionally relied on skilled professionals moving to the United States for on site roles.

For years, companies such as Tata Consultancy Services, Infosys, Wipro, and HCL Technologies have been among the largest users of the H 1B visa program.

However, the latest figures show a clear slowdown in fresh approvals, especially for first time applicants. Industry experts believe this fall could be linked to stricter visa scrutiny, higher rejection rates in recent years, and changing business strategies.

Many firms are now focusing more on local hiring within the United States or expanding their global delivery centers outside America. Cost pressures, automation, and the growing adoption of artificial intelligence tools have also reduced the need for large scale overseas deployment.

The sharp fall in approvals signals a new phase for Indian IT companies, which may increasingly depend on remote delivery models rather than relocating employees abroad. This shift could reshape how cross border tech services operate in the coming years.