H-1B Visa Fee Hike: Mid-Size IT Firms Mostly Unaffected

The U.S. increased fees for H-1B visas.

Some mid-sized Indian IT firms like Mphasis and Cyient are less affected because they already hire locally and have moved more work offshore.

These firms have reduced reliance on H-1B visas over the past few years.

They've acquired US-based companies and are now hiring from talent pools.

Others, such as Latent View Analytics, do not expect major impacts.

Some experts feel that the changes could cause a slowdown in IT exports growth.

Companies will focus more on dedicated talent pools.

However, the US administration's evolving stance on H-1B visas will impact the sector.

It is a question of narrative.