Several mid- and small-sized IT firms said the recent H-1B visa fee hike will have little effect on their operations. The Trump administration increased the fee to $100,000 but clarified it applies only to new applications. Analysts noted that any first impact would likely appear in FY27 petitions.
Coforge reported that the US contributed 53% of its revenue in FY25. It filed only 65 new H-1B petitions, showing reduced reliance on visas for staffing. Persistent Systems said the executive order will not significantly affect its operations or finances.
Mphasis highlighted its low H-1B filing volume and said most US employees are already in place. The company continues to focus on AI-led projects, local hiring, and partnerships to reduce visa dependency.
Cyient reported only six employees on H-1B visas in FY25 and expects no material financial impact. Firstsource Solutions confirmed it has zero dependency on the H-1B program and relies entirely on local hiring and globally distributed teams.
These IT firms are confident they can manage their workforce needs without disruption. Strategies like local hiring, acquisitions, and partnerships further reduce risks from the H-1B fee hike.
