Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, Google, and Apple are expected to be amongst the companies most affected by the proposed $100,ooo H-1B visa application fee when it comes into effect due to their heavy reliance on bringing skilled workers into the US.
According to data culled from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), these companies accounted for some of the highest numbers of H1-B visas approved between 2009 and the first half of 2025.
The dominance of tech companies is unsurprising as H-1B visas mostly cater for speciality occupations in fields like tech, engineering, and finance, allowing companies to hire foreign talent when domestic workers are deemed unavailable.
Companies Most Reliant on H-1B Visas
| Rank | Employer Name | Total H-1B Employees (2009–Jun 2025) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amazon.com Services LLC | 10,044 |
| 2 | Tata Consultancy Services Ltd | 5,505 |
| 3 | Microsoft Corp. | 5,189 |
| 4 | Meta Platforms Inc. | 5,123 |
| 5 | Apple Inc. | 4,202 |
| 6 | Google LLC | 4,181 |
| 7 | Cognizant Technology Solutions US Corp. | 2,493 |
| 8 | JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 2,440 |
| 9 | Walmart Associates Inc. | 2,390 |
| 10 | Deloitte Consulting LLP | 2,353 |
The top five (Amazon, TCS, Microsoft, Meta, Apple) account for over 30,000 visas, this reflects the Tech sector’s global talent needs amid U.S. skills gaps in software development and AI.
Indian-based outsourcers like TCS and Cognizant rank high, often using H-1B for on-site U.S. projects, which has drawn criticism for potentially displacing American workers. JPMorgan, Deloitte and Walmart’s figures also indicate the need for foreign skilled workers in the consulting sector.
