New Delhi, October 13: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is reportedly shifting its hiring approach in the US, focusing more on local talent rather than hiring new H-1B applicants. TCS CEO K. Krithivasan has indicated that the company is not planning to hire new H-1B applicants. TCS’s HR chief also added that the business model will adapt to changes in H-1B visa policies as the IT services giant is gradually is localising the US workforce.

The development follows the US government’s increase of the H-1B visa fee to USD 100,000 per year, showing potential short-term challenges in workforce allocation for IT firms operating in the country. H-1B visas are non-immigrant permits that enable US companies to hire foreign professionals in fields like technology, engineering, and more. TCS Layoffs: Tata Consultancy Services Eliminated Nearly 20,000 Jobs by September Amid AI Adoption Pressure, US Immigration Policy Changes, Says Report.

TCS has been the largest employer of H-1B visa holders in the US, hiring 98,259 workers between 2009 and 2025. As per a report of Deccan Chronicle, CEO K. Krithivasan stated that the company will not be hiring any new H-1B applicants in the US. In 2025, TCS recruited 5,505 H-1B workers, surpassing companies like Google, Microsoft, Meta, and Apple. Krithivasan said, "We have enough people on H-1 already in the US. I don’t think we would be looking for adding to that count anytime now". TCS Severance Package: IT Giant Sets 6-Month Minimum Payout for Laid-Off Employees; Long-Serving Staff To Get up to 2 Years’ Pay.

As per a report of Times of India, TCS HR head Sudeep Kunnumal stated that the company’s business model is flexible to adjust to changes in H-1B visa regulations as it focuses on hiring more local talent in the US. He added that TCS has lowered its dependence on H-1B visas and that around 500 employees are currently working in the US under H-1B status. Kunnuma said, "We believe our business model will be able to adapt quickly to any changes in immigration policy."

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