H-1B Visa Approvals for Indian IT Firms Drop 70% — The New Era of AI Hiring
A Business Today report has revealed a stunning 70% drop in H-1B visa approvals for Indian IT companies. The decline is attributed to US companies shifting hiring focus from traditional outsourcing to AI and automation-driven roles.
“The US is hiring aggressively in AI, data science, and cybersecurity , not generic IT roles,” said a US-based immigration attorney.
Why It’s Happening
AI-based automation is reducing dependency on traditional IT manpower.
Stricter H-1B scrutiny and rising wages discourage bulk recruitment.
US tech firms are reskilling existing employees instead of sponsoring foreign talent.
What It Means for Indian Professionals
Fresh graduates and IT consultants may find fewer H-1B openings in 2026.
Skilled candidates in AI, machine learning, clean-tech, and robotics remain in demand.
NRIs working in the US must prioritize upskilling to stay relevant amid automation.
“The future belongs to deep-tech talent, not volume-based outsourcing,” said an industry expert.
