Software developer demand for H-1B visas is becoming more selective as US technology employers redirect spending toward AI and use coding assistants. Layoffs at major firms have increased uncertainty, while engineering and software roles face tighter hiring. Recruiters more frequently request AI-related experience, and workers are expected to keep pace with tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude, and ChatGPT. Companies are hiring fewer people in some areas while paying more for AI talent, and they are changing developer profiles across geographies. Sponsorship for H-1B workers has become tougher, with employers preferring permanent residents and citizens and considering H-1B mainly for immediate project needs.
"“AI investments are changing company hiring strategy,” Jain said. “They require a different profile, fewer numbers, and also across geographies.”"
"“Companies are not looking for H-1B now,” Jain said. “They are building a local workforce and preferring green card holders and citizens.”"
"Developers and analysts say traditional engineering roles are becoming harder to land, recruiters are asking more often for AI-related experience, and workers are being pushed to keep pace with tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude, and ChatGPT."
"Employers may now be more likely to consider H-1B candidates only when they have immediate project needs, rather than building a longer-term bench of visa-dependent workers."
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