IT firms including TCS, Infosys suspended from US green card: How it hits Indians
The list of companies which have been suspended by the Trump administration from the Permanent Labour Certification Programme (PERM) includes IT sector majors like TCS, Infosys, Microsoft, Wipro, and Cognizant. By suspending major IT companies from the PERM programme, the US government is effectively putting another barrier in front of thousands of Indian professionals.
The Trump administration has recently barred eight major technology companies, including TCS and Infosys, from participating in the Permanent Labour Certification Programme (PERM). This move could significantly impact thousands of Indian IT professionals working in the United States.
PERM serves as a crucial link between temporary foreign workers and permanent residency in America. Employers need certification from the Department of Labour to prove that no American workers are available for a position before sponsoring a foreign worker's green card. The suspension of these eight firms from PERM effectively prevents them from offering employment-based green cards to their employees.
US Vice President J D Vance, Labour Secretary Keith Sonderling, and Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the decision as part of the US Anti-Fraud Task Force initiative. They cited multiple active federal investigations against the companies, including allegations of wage suppression and program abuse.
The suspension of these major technology firms from PERM adds another barrier for Indian IT professionals seeking jobs and permanent residency in the US. The recent developments could have a significant impact on the Indian technology sector, making it more challenging for professionals to secure employment and permanent residency in the United States.
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