IMMIGRATION CRACKDOWN: Trump Administration Suspends Microsoft From Employment-Based Green Card Applications Amid Fraud Claims

The US Labor Department suspended eight tech firms, including TCS, Infosys, Wipro, HCLTech, and Cognizant, from the PERM program, barring them from filing or processing green card applications. The move follows accusations of prioritizing foreign workers over Americans. The companies have collectively requested nearly 3 million foreign workers since 2009, according to the Labor Department.

Karnataka IT Minister Priyank Kharge warned of complex consequences for India due to the US suspension of the Permanent Labour Certification Programme for major IT outsourcing firms, including higher US operating costs and potential shifts in high-value work to India. Nasscom stated that Indian tech companies have reduced H-1B visa dependence and expanded local US hiring.

The US has suspended Infosys, TCS, Wipro, HCL, Cognizant, Capgemini, Microsoft, and Adobe from the PERM program, citing alleged H-1B visa abuse. The suspension halts new and pending green card applications. Microsoft, accused of reducing US workforce while benefiting from visas, denies wrongdoing. The action follows broader scrutiny of skilled-worker immigration.

Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling suspended Microsoft, Adobe, and six IT outsourcers from the PERM green card program due to federal investigations. The companies have filed for nearly 3 million foreign workers since 2009. Microsoft disputes claims of replacing US staff with foreign workers, while Adobe has not commented.

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 US suspended eight IT firms, including Tata, Infosys, Wipro, Cognizant, HCL, Capgemini, Microsoft, and Adobe, from a green card program for foreign workers, citing job market impacts on Americans. The suspension follows allegations of abuse and active federal investigations. The firms have reportedly requested nearly 3 million foreign workers since 2009, receiving over 230,000 H-1B visa approvals and 100,000 permanent labour certifications.