In a significant development that has sent shockwaves across the Indian tech industry, the US government has announced an increase in the cap for H-1B visas for the fiscal year 2026, which is set to benefit thousands of Indian IT professionals. The move comes as a major relief for Indian companies, which have been struggling to meet the growing demand for skilled workers in the US.
According to the new rules, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will accept up to 85,000 H-1B visa applications, including 20,000 for candidates with advanced degrees from US universities. This is a significant increase from the previous cap of 65,000. The move is expected to benefit Indian IT companies, which have been facing challenges in finding skilled workers in the US.
The H-1B visa program allows US companies to hire foreign workers in specialty occupations, such as IT, engineering, and finance. The program is highly sought after by Indian IT professionals, who see it as a key to advancing their careers in the US. The increase in the cap is expected to boost the morale of Indian IT professionals, who have been facing uncertainty over the H-1B visa program in recent years.