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US Suspends PERM Program for Major IT Giants Impacting Green Card Aspirants
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News18•08-10-2026, 22:43
US Suspends PERM Program for Major IT Giants Impacting Green Card Aspirants
- •The US administration has suspended the Permanent Labor Certification program for major tech companies including Microsoft, Infosys, and TCS.
- •The suspension follows investigations into the alleged misuse of the H-1B employee visa system by these corporations.
- •This decision creates a significant roadblock for Indian IT professionals hoping to transition from H-1B visas to employment-based green cards.
- •US officials argue that companies benefiting from the local economy should prioritize hiring American workers over foreign nationals.
- •While existing visas are not immediately cancelled, new green card sponsorships and long-term residency planning will face severe delays.
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The US administration suspended major tech and IT outsourcing firms including Microsoft, Infosys, Tata, Wipro, HCL Technologies, Cognizant, Capgemini, and Adobe from the Permanent Labour Certification Program.
US officials stated that the decision followed ongoing investigations into the misuse of the H-1B employee visa system and expressed concerns that these practices negatively impact local American workers and their job opportunities.
The suspension halts new and pending permanent labor certification applications, meaning that affected companies will not be able to use H-1B visa holders to apply for permanent resident status, which may cause significant delays in their green card process.
