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Indian-origin tech companies, such as Infosys, Tata Consultancy Services, and HCL America, cornered a fifth of all H1B visas issued by the US, with Infosys holding the top spot with 8,140 beneficiaries. TCS came in second with 5,274 visas, while HCL America had 2,953. The H1B visa program allows US companies to temporarily employ foreign workers in specialized occupations. Indian IT services firms have been major beneficiaries of this program, with TCS, Infosys, Wipro, and HCL Technologies consistently ranking among the top employers of H1B visa holders. However, Wipro secured only 1,634 visas this time, ranking lower than its peers. The future of the H1B visa program will depend on balancing the US’s need for skilled labor with broader immigration policy reforms. Elona Musk has publicly endorsed the tech industry’s reliance on foreign workers, citing the importance of welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds who contribute through hard work.