In a significant update to a high-profile legal battle, whistleblower Carl Krawitt, a former contractor for both Infosys and Apple, has submitted an amended complaint with new evidence. The lawsuit, being heard in a California federal court, alleges that the two tech giants conspired to bypass expensive H-1B work visa requirements by misusing B-1 visitor visas.
The Core Allegations
The amended complaint, filed in early January 2026, claims that Infosys and Apple engaged in a cost-saving scheme at the expense of U.S. labor laws.
- Visa Evasion: The whistleblower alleges that Infosys placed workers on B-1 (Business Visitor) visas for roles that legally required H-1B (Specialty Occupation) status.
- Financial Motivation: By using B-1 visas, the lawsuit claims Infosys avoided paying significantly higher H-1B application fees, as well as Social Security and Medicare taxes.
- Apple’s Involvement: The complaint alleges that Apple “willingly participated” in the scheme to secure skilled labor at lower rates, prioritizing cost savings over hiring U.S. citizens or green card holders.
A History of Scrutiny
This 2026 case is not the first time Infosys has faced such allegations. The company has a history of high-stakes immigration settlements with U.S. authorities:
| Year | Action / Case | Outcome |
| 2013 | Federal Investigation (Texas) | Record $34 Million Settlement |
| 2019 | California Payroll Tax Case | $800,000 Settlement |
| 2024 | Sinha v. Infosys | OCAHO Citizenship Discrimination Case |
| 2026 | Krawitt v. Apple/Infosys | Pending (New evidence added) |
Why This Case Matters in 2026
The timing of this lawsuit is critical. With the U.S. administration intensifying oversight of H-1B dependency in late 2025 and early 2026, a judgment against a major IT services provider like Infosys could trigger industry-wide audits.
While a federal judge had previously dismissed Krawitt’s claims in late 2025, the court “left the door open” for the whistleblower to provide more information. The new evidence filed on January 12 is intended to prove that the B-1 visa holders were performing “skilled labor” (designing, testing, and coding) rather than the authorized “business meetings” or “consultations” permitted under the B-1 category.
Conclusion
Infosys has historically denied systemic visa fraud, often attributing past issues to “paperwork errors.” However, if this new evidence gains traction, it could lead to another multi-million dollar settlement or, worse, restricted access to the U.S. visa programs that serve as the lifeblood of the Indian IT offshoring model.
