Congress targets PM Modi over US visa crackdown

India responded to the US Department of Labour's suspension of the PERM program for certain companies, noting it impacts Green Card processes but not H-1B visas. The MEA criticized the move, stating it harms mutual interests. Affected companies include Infosys, Tata, Wipro, HCL, Cognizant, Capgemini, Microsoft, and Adobe. US officials cited ongoing investigations and alleged visa fraud.

The US suspended PERM applications for 8 tech firms, including Infosys, Tata, Wipro, HCL, Cognizant, Capgemini, Microsoft, and Adobe, citing investigations. India's MEA stated this won't affect H-1B visas but may impact green card processes. The US claims the move targets alleged visa fraud and aims to change hiring practices.

The US has suspended labor certification processing for Microsoft, Infosys, Wipro, TCS, HCLTech, Cognizant, Capgemini, and Adobe, citing scrutiny of hiring practices involving foreign workers. The action targets the PERM program, crucial for employment-based green cards, and may disrupt immigration plans for these companies and their employees. The move aligns with broader scrutiny of visa programs and could impact India's tech industry, which relies on US immigration pathways.

The US Labor Department halted processing of permanent labor certification applications for Microsoft, Adobe, and six IT outsourcing firms. Vice President Vance also announced investigations into nine universities over visa misuse. The freeze impacts green card sponsorships but not existing H-1B visas. Microsoft disputed the claims, stating it supports American workers.

The US government froze green-card sponsorships at eight tech firms, including TCS, Infosys, Wipro, and HCLTech from India, plus Microsoft, Adobe, Cognizant, and Capgemini. The GTRI report warns of potential wider restrictions on foreign tech workers, highlighting India's reliance on the US market for 54.1% of its IT exports. The freeze may limit immediate project disruptions but creates uncertainty for employees and companies.

The U.S. suspended Microsoft (MSFT) and Adobe (ADBE) from the H-1B visa program, alleging abuse. Microsoft disputes claims, stating 80% of H-1B applications were for existing employees. The administration also investigates nine universities, including Harvard, Yale, and Stanford, over visa program misuse.