In 2024, the H-1B visa program underwent significant changes, benefiting several US-based companies, including Amazon and Tesla. Data from the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) highlights the increasing reliance of these companies on skilled foreign professionals to drive innovation and growth.
Amazon maintained its leading position by securing 9,265 H-1B visa approvals, making it the largest employer of H-1B workers. Tesla also played a prominent role, alongside other major technology firms such as Google, Meta, Microsoft, and Apple. These companies continue to use the program to fill specialized roles in engineering, research, and development, reinforcing their global competitiveness.
The latest figures reveal the top companies benefiting from the H-1B visa program in 2025. Amazon leads with 9,265 approvals, followed by Cognizant Technology Solutions with 6,321. Google obtained 5,364 approvals, while Meta secured 4,844. Microsoft followed closely with 4,725, and Apple received 3,873. Other companies included HCL America with 2,953 approvals, IBM with 2,906, Walmart with 2,904, and Capgemini America with 2,795.
Indian-origin IT firms also remained major beneficiaries. Infosys led with 8,140 approvals, followed by Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) with 5,274. HCL America received 2,953, Wipro secured 1,634, and Tech Mahindra obtained 1,199, reflecting the continued demand for skilled IT professionals worldwide.
The H-1B visa program plays a crucial role in allowing US companies to hire highly skilled foreign professionals in areas where domestic talent is scarce. Many of these roles are in engineering and research, contributing to innovation and economic growth. The latest data underscores the program’s importance in shaping the workforce of both American and Indian technology firms.
A notable change has been introduced by the US Department of Labor, which has started removing H-1B and other visa records older than five years from the Foreign Labor Application Gateway (FLAG) system. This action limits access to historical visa case data, creating challenges for applicants and legal representatives who may need these records for employment or legal purposes.
