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US suspends TCS, Infosys, and major tech firms from PERM Green Card program
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News18•08-10-2026, 21:20
US suspends TCS, Infosys, and major tech firms from PERM Green Card program
- •The US has suspended major IT companies including TCS, Infosys, Wipro, and Microsoft from the PERM labor certification program.
- •US Vice President JD Vance stated the action aims to curb program misuse and prioritize employment opportunities for American citizens.
- •The decision will impact H-1B visa holders and foreign employees expecting permanent residency sponsorship from these companies.
- •Previously approved Green Card cases are not automatically canceled, but new and pending labor certification applications will not be processed.
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The US Department of Labor suspended several major technology firms from the PERM labor certification program, including Cognizant, Infosys, Tata, Wipro, HCL, Capgemini, Microsoft, and Adobe.
PERM stands for Program Electronic Review Management, which is a critical process employers must complete before sponsoring foreign employees for employment-based Green Cards.
The suspension halts new and pending permanent labor certification applications for the targeted companies, creating uncertainty for future employer-sponsored Green Card applications. However, it does not automatically cancel previously approved Green Card cases or immediately revoke current H-1B status.
