H-1B visa approvals face massive drop — Top 7 Indian companies got only 4,573 nods in FY25; why it matters

Key Highlights

• Top seven Indian companies received only 4,573 H-1B visa approvals in FY25.
• This marks a 70% decrease from FY15 and a 37% drop from FY24.
• The decline is influenced by tougher immigration policies under the Trump administration.
• H-1B petitions for initial employment are capped at 65,000, with an additional 20,000 for advanced degree holders from U. S. universities.