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US Labour Dept To Probe H-1B Visa 'Abuse' By Cognizant, Other IT Firms

IN · 2026-07-08

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Key takeaway

US DOL probe into H-1B abuse by Cognizant and other IT firms threatens visa-dependent business model.

  1. Step 1 · The triggerUS DOL launches investigation into H-1B visa abuse by Cognizant and other IT firms.
  2. Step 2 · Knock-onIncreased regulatory risk raises compliance costs and potential penalties for Cognizant, impacting its US cost structure.
  3. Step 3 · Knock-onIndian IT firms with high H-1B dependency face similar scrutiny, leading to higher operational costs and potential loss of US market share.
  4. Step 4 · Reaches youUS-based IT services firms gain competitive advantage as visa-dependent rivals face constraints, potentially increasing their market share.

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