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Firstpost01/12/2025

Indian IT Firms Face 70% Drop in H-1B Approvals Since 2015, TCS Alone in Top Employer List: Report

  • H-1B approvals for Indian IT firms down 70% since 2015.
  • TCS is the only Indian firm among top H-1B employers.
  • TCS saw a 7% rejection rate for H-1B extensions in 2025.
  • Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, and Google lead in H-1B approvals.
  • Average H-1B salary in computer fields was $136,000 in 2024.

Why It Matters: Reduced H-1B approvals may impact job opportunities and tech industry growth for skilled workers.

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