India, Sept. 20 -- The H-1B visa fee hike will disrupt the US business of Indian IT companies, industry body Nasscom said on Saturday.

"India's IT companies will be impacted as business continuity will be disrupted for onshore projects and additional cost will require adjustments," Nasscom said in a statement. "Companies will work closely with clients to adapt and manage transitions."

"However, it is also important to note that India and India centric companies have been steadily reducing their reliance on these visas through increased local hiring in recent years."

These companies also follow all necessary governance and compliance in the US for H-1B processes, pay the prevailing wages and contribute to the local economy and innovatio...