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Green Card Applications From Indian IT Firms Decline Sharply
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News18•10-10-2026, 19:45
Green Card Applications From Indian IT Firms Decline Sharply
- •The United States recently suspended eight IT firms, including major Indian tech companies like Tata, Infosys, Wipro, and HCL, from the PERM green card application programme.
- •Data analysis shows a dramatic drop in PERM filings, with Tata Consultancy Services filing only two applications in the US financial year 2026 compared to 1,804 in 2024.
- •Industry experts and organizations like NASSCOM note that the suspension will have a minimal impact due to reduced dependence on H-1B visas and a shift toward local US hiring.
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The US suspended eight IT firms from the Permanent Labour Certification Programme, including Indian tech giants Tata, Infosys, Wipro, and HCL, alongside Capgemini, Cognizant, Microsoft, and Adobe.
The US government suspended these companies, contending that their practices have shut out American workers from the job market and accusing them of misusing visa programs.
Green card applications from Indian IT firms have declined significantly this year, with companies like TCS and HCL filing drastically fewer PERM applications compared to previous years.
