US Green Card Crackdown Targets Major IT Firms
· Business · Indian Express, The Independent
The US Department of Labour has suspended the processing of new permanent labour certification applications for several major technology and outsourcing firms, including Microsoft, Adobe, Cognizant, Infosys, TCS, Wipro, HCLTech, and Capgemini. While existing H-1B status and approved immigrant petitions remain valid, the move halts a critical step toward employment-based green cards for these companies' employees. Indian IT firms had already significantly reduced their PERM filings since early 2024, shifting their strategy toward local hiring in the US and offshore delivery. The immediate impact of this suspension falls heavily on Microsoft and Adobe, which had become leading employers for such certifications. The broader concern for the industry remains whether this policy shift signals increased scrutiny of H-1B visa programs.
Why it matters
The suspension directly threatens the permanent residency prospects of thousands of Indian tech professionals currently working in the US. It forces major IT companies to re-evaluate their long-term talent retention and global delivery strategies.
Read the original report — Indian Express
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