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US Suspends Major Tech Giants From Green Card Programme Amid Visa Fraud Allegations
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News18•09-10-2026, 07:36
US Suspends Major Tech Giants From Green Card Programme Amid Visa Fraud Allegations
- •The United States has suspended several major technology companies from the PERM labour certification programme, a crucial step for permanent residency.
- •US Vice President JD Vance announced the action, accusing companies of abusing the system and urging greater hiring of American workers.
- •The suspension affects prominent firms including Infosys, TCS, Wipro, HCL, Cognizant, Capgemini, Adobe, and Microsoft according to the US Labour Department.
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The US Labour Department suspended major technology and IT outsourcing companies including Infosys, Tata Consultancy Services, Wipro, HCL, Cognizant, Capgemini, Microsoft, and Adobe from the PERM programme.
The administration alleged visa fraud and abuse of the Permanent Labour Certification Programme, arguing that these systems are used to replace American workers with foreign employees.
PERM is a key step for employers seeking permanent residency for foreign workers, such as those on H-1B visas, where companies must demonstrate a lack of qualified American workers before sponsoring a green card.
