Short answer
US policy on skilled visas and on payments for work done abroad has moved quickly since 2025, including H-1B fee and rule changes and the proposed Halting International Relocation of Employment (HIRE) Act. GBS and GCC leaders should plan scenarios, not bet on one outcome, and have counsel confirm how each would apply to their structure.
Last reviewed Nov 2, 2026
This page isn't legal or tax advice. Check the current status of any proposal on Congress.gov and with your advisers.
What to map now
| Work | Who does it today | Exposure to change |
|---|---|---|
| ServiceNow run support | Partner, center or HQ | Depends on contract and location |
| Change and build work | Partner, center or HQ | Same |
| Platform ownership | Usually HQ | Low, but slow to move |
Three scenarios
- No change. Continue the mandate ladder at its current pace.
- Higher cost of US-based visa staffing. More platform work moves into the center your company owns.
- New cost on third-party work abroad. Contract structures matter more; review where partner work is billed and performed.
What holds in every scenario
A signed baseline, clear ownership and evidence HQ can audit. A center that already owns the work, with a named Platform Owner and a value register, can absorb any of these faster. See Can India run this?
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