A Bloomberg analysis published in December 2025 highlights the potential impact of a proposed one-time $100,000 H-1B filing fee for all new H-1B petitions. The report suggests Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Infosys Ltd would bear the brunt of the charge, with Infosys potentially facing fees for more than 10,400 workers in a given period, according to Bloomberg’s assessment. The policy, still under consideration by the administration, has already prompted legal pushback from 19 states that have filed lawsuits seeking to block or strike down its lawfulness.
Industry observers warn the steep fee could dampen demand for H-1B visas, raise costs for employers, and push some employment overseas, potentially altering outsourcing arrangements and slowing U.S.-based access to foreign-skilled talent. In response, White House officials frame the fee as a measure to deter perceived abuse of the H-1B system, curb “spam,” and secure higher wages for high-skilled workers while providing more certainty for American employers seeking top talent. Bloomberg’s report also notes that large IT services firms like Cognizant and other major players are seen as highly exposed to the new levy.
As firms reassess hiring plans in the face of potential charges, the policy’s ultimate fate will hinge on ongoing legal proceedings and the administration’s ability to defend the rationale behind the fee.
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