US jobs decline? Amazon, Infosys, others cut H-1B visa sponsorship in 2024

Leading US companies, including Google, Amazon, Infosys, and IBM sponsored fewer H-1B visas in 2024, according to data from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The H-1B visa, crucial for international students and skilled foreign nationals, allows employment in the US for up to three years, extendable for another three.

Indians constitute the largest group of H-1B visa holders. However, this year’s data reflects a decline in H-1B sponsorships across almost all major firms.