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Infosys Unfazed by US Suspension of PERM Green Card Applications
- •Infosys stated it does not expect any material impact following the US government's suspension of PERM applications.
- •The US suspended major tech firms including Infosys, Microsoft, and TCS from the green card program over alleged H-1B visa abuse.
- •US Labour Secretary Keith Sonderling and Vice President JD Vance announced the crackdown to protect American workers.
- •Infosys emphasized its heavy investments in local workforce and technology hubs in the United States.
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Infosys stated that it does not expect a material impact from the US government's suspension of PERM applications and expressed willingness to work with the Department of Labor to answer questions. The company highlighted its strong local workforce investments in the United States and its commitment to complying with local laws and regulations.
The US government suspended Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Cognizant, Microsoft, Adobe, Infosys, and Wipro from the PERM green card program. Additional reports also include HCL Technologies and Capgemini in this suspension list.
The Trump administration suspended these technology firms due to alleged abuse of the H-1B visa system and employment practices that allegedly disadvantage American workers. US Vice President JD Vance and Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling stated that the crackdown aims to protect American workers and address visa fraud concerns.
