TCS Accused of Misusing L-1A Visas to Evade U.S. Labor Laws

Whistleblowers allege India's largest IT firm falsified job roles to exploit visa loopholes, while TCS denies wrongdoing.

Former employees claim Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) falsified organizational charts to justify L-1A visa applications for non-managerial roles.
The L-1A visa program, intended for executives and managers, was allegedly used to bypass stricter H-1B visa regulations and salary requirements.
Data shows TCS obtained over 6,600 L-1A visas from 2020-2023, far exceeding the number of managers it reported employing in the U.S.
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) found credible evidence of document falsification but lacks authority over immigration laws.
TCS denies the allegations, stating it fully complies with U.S. laws, and notes that prior lawsuits on this issue were dismissed.