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Trump's PERM Ban on Infosys and TCS Set to Backfire on US Tech
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News18•11-10-2026, 22:46
Trump's PERM Ban on Infosys and TCS Set to Backfire on US Tech
- •The US has suspended the Permanent Labor Certification process for major tech firms including Infosys, TCS, Wipro, and Microsoft.
- •Experts warn that restricting foreign talent will cripple Silicon Valley's innovative strength and fail to fill the domestic skill gap overnight.
- •The decision is expected to accelerate the outsourcing of US tech jobs to countries like India, Canada, and Europe.
- •US Vice President JD Vance defended the move, accusing tech companies of using H-1B visas and green cards to displace American workers.
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The US has suspended the Permanent Labor Certification (PERM) process for major tech and IT firms including TCS, Infosys, Wipro, HCL Technologies, Cognizant, Microsoft, Capgemini, and Adobe.
PERM is the first and most crucial step in obtaining an employment-based green card, where an employer proves that hiring a foreign worker will not negatively impact American workers' wages or employment.
Analysts suggest that instead of keeping projects in the US, restricted companies will accelerate outsourcing to countries like India, Canada, or Europe, while top engineers look to more stable nations for permanent residency.
