Infosys plan to reduce dependence on H-1B work permits

With as many as 37 per cent of its employees in the US holding the contentious H-1B visas, Infosys has drawn up a plan to reduce its dependence on these work permits that envisages expanding operations to Mexico and Canada to cater to US clients.

Infosys also plans to step up hiring in the US amid challenges related to the H-1B visa regulations. These measures, according to the management, will help them to address the challenges in these geographies.

The company said in its second-quarter earnings call that North America contributes 60.7 per cent to its revenue for the quarter ended September 30, 2020.