Policy

Infosys Settles With DOJ For $34 Million Over Visa Use

Indian firm sent employees to US to meet with clients on temporary visas; denies any systemic abuse

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Infosys Ltd said on Wednesday it has reached a $34m settlement with US authorities in a case involving the widespread practice by Indian firms of flying workers to client sites in the United States on temporary visas. 

The fine, which the US Department of Justice said is the largest in a case of its kind, comes as US lawmakers consider legislation that would make it more difficult and costly for Indian IT firms to send workers to the United States on temporary, restricted visas.