New H-1B Visa Rules Tilt In Favor Of US Big Tech, Indian IT Faces Fresh Challenges: Sandip Agarwal

The recent overhaul of the U.S. H-1B visa selection process has sparked concerns among Indian IT firms, with industry experts warning of a clear bias toward American tech giants. Under the new rule, effective February 27, 2026 for FY27, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will prioritise higher-paid, higher-skilled foreign workers in the H-1B lottery system, replacing the earlier random selection process.