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Nasscom Downplays Impact of US Green Card Curbs on Indian Tech
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CNBC TV18•09-10-2026, 07:49
Nasscom Downplays Impact of US Green Card Curbs on Indian Tech
- •Nasscom stated that the US government's suspension of PERM applications will have a limited impact on Indian IT companies.
- •The temporary suspension affects major firms like Infosys, Tata Consultancy Services, and Cognizant.
- •Indian technology companies have significantly reduced their dependence on H-1B visas over the years by prioritizing local US hiring.
- •The PERM programme is a key step for employers sponsoring foreign workers for permanent residency or a green card.
- •Indian tech firms continue to demonstrate compliance with local laws and regulatory requirements across more than 80 operating countries.
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Nasscom stated that the US government's suspension of certain firms from filing new PERM applications will have a limited impact on Indian tech companies. This is because relatively few employees transition from H-1B visas to permanent residency through the programme.
The US Department of Labor temporarily suspended certain IT companies from filing new applications under the Permanent Labour Certification programme, with affected firms including Infosys, Tata Consultancy Services, and Cognizant.
Indian technology companies have significantly reduced their dependence on H-1B visas over the years by expanding local hiring and building a domestic workforce in the United States.
