World Breaking: US Suspends big Indian and other IT Compnies Including Infosys, HCL , TCS, Wipro from Green Card programme
Babushahi Bureau
Washington / New Delhi, October 8, 2026:
In a major development affecting hundreds of Indian tech professionals, the US Department of Labor has suspended several leading technology and IT outsourcing giants—including TCS, Infosys, Wipro, HCL Technologies, Cognizant, and Capgemini—from the Permanent Labor Certification (PERM) programme. Global tech majors Microsoft and Adobe have also been suspended amid active federal investigations.
The PERM process is the mandatory first step for US employers seeking to sponsor foreign employees for employment-based Green Cards (permanent residency).
Key Highlights & Context:
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What Has Been Suspended: The US Department of Labor announced it will not accept new PERM applications or process pending PERM filings for the suspended companies.
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Official Rationale: US Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling stated that the action aims to address alleged misuse of foreign-worker programmes and protect employment opportunities for American citizens.
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What It Means for Indian Employees:
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The action is a suspension of employer PERM filings, NOT a cancellation of existing H-1B visas or already-issued Green Cards.
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It does not mean employees will lose their current H-1B status or jobs.
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However, Indian IT professionals at these firms seeking to initiate or complete their Green Card sponsorship may face significant delays and uncertainty in their permanent residency processing.
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