Infosys Confirms Ongoing DOJ Probe Over H-1B Classification in Latest SEC Filing

Updated October 29, 2026

Infosys has again told US regulators that it is under investigation by the US Department of Justice (DOJ) over how it classified certain H-1B employees in immigration paperwork. The company has not said what the DOJ alleges, and no charges or penalties have been disclosed.

What the filing says

In its financial statements for the quarter and half-year ended September 30, 2026, filed with the SEC, Infosys said the DOJ is investigating how it classified certain H-1B visa-recipient employees in immigration documents filed with US government authorities. The company said it is in discussions with the DOJ and continues its own inquiry.

Infosys also said it cannot predict the outcome, including whether it could have a material adverse effect on its business and results of operations.

What the filing does not say

• No allegations. The filing does not say whether the DOJ alleges fraud, misrepresentation or any other violation.
• No penalties. It mentions no charges, fines, visa cancellations or financial liability.
• No client reference. Earlier filings described the employees as working for one of Infosys's clients. The latest one drops that detail and refers only to certain H-1B employees.

This is not a brand-new disclosure

Reading the headlines, it can look like the probe just began. It did not. Similar language appeared in Infosys's earlier SEC filings, including its annual filing for the year ended March 31, 2026, and the company has repeated it across quarters. What is new is the latest update that talks are continuing and that the outcome is still unknown.

Infosys's earlier run-ins

Infosys has faced US scrutiny over visas before:

• 2013: it agreed to pay $34 million (about Rs 215 crore) to settle allegations of visa fraud and I-9 paperwork errors. The company disputed claims of widespread visa fraud, and the settlement ended the matter without criminal charges.
• 2017: it reached a $1 million settlement with New York State over failure to compensate workers brought in on work visas and to pay applicable state taxes, with no criminal or civil charges filed.

Infosys has not said whether the current probe is connected to either case.

Why it matters

Infosys is one of the biggest users of H-1B visas, so any outcome could affect how Indian IT companies handle US immigration paperwork. For now, there is no finding of wrongdoing. The most useful thing to watch is whether later filings add detail, such as allegations, a settlement or a financial provision.

This post summarizes public filings and news reports and is not legal or investment advice. Read the filing on the SEC's EDGAR website for the exact wording.