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The US Department of Labor has suspended eight companies, including Infosys, TCS, Microsoft, and others, from the PERM green card program, accusing them of abusing the system. The suspension affects pending PERM applications, potentially delaying green card processes for employees. The companies have collectively requested nearly 3 million foreign workers since 2009, according to US officials.

The Trump administration suspended Microsoft, Adobe, and other tech firms from the PERM visa program, impacting H-1B workers. Attorneys advise affected employees to seek legal counsel. Microsoft denies wrongdoing, stating it pays H-1B workers equally. Legal challenges to the suspension are expected.

The US suspended several tech companies, including Microsoft, Adobe, and Indian firms like Infosys and Tata, from the Permanent Labour Certification (PERM) program. Nasscom stated immigration and talent mobility are distinct issues. Microsoft noted affected filings involve employees already in the US. The US government alleges abuse of the H-1B program, aiming to prioritize American workers.

The U.S. suspended Microsoft, Adobe, and other tech firms from a visa program, accusing them of abuse. The companies, including Cognizant, Infosys, and Tata, were targeted for alleged misuse of a system for sponsoring foreign workers. Microsoft was specifically criticized by Vice President Vance.

US Vice President JD Vance defended the Trump administration's suspension of eight tech companies, including Microsoft and Adobe, from the PERM green-card process, accusing critics of protecting corporate access to cheap foreign labor. Democratic Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal argued the restrictions threaten legal immigration pathways and innovation.

Nasscom stated that US visa curbs on Tata, Infosys, Wipro, and others should not impact talent mobility, as immigration and skilled labor are distinct issues. The US suspended these firms from the PERM green card program, citing job market concerns. Nasscom noted reduced H-1B visa dependence and compliance with local laws. The affected companies did not respond to requests for comment.