Wipro breaks silence after US suspends Microsoft, Cognizant, TCS, HCL, other IT firms from green card filings

Wipro, a prominent IT services firm, has remained silent following the United States' decision to suspend green card filings for major tech companies, including Microsoft, Cognizant, TCS, and HCL. The US President Donald Trump's administration announced the suspension of new US permanent labour certification (PERM) applications, citing a need to combat fraud and safeguard American jobs.

The White House's move affected eight IT outsourcers, including Wipro, Microsoft, TCS, Infosys, Adobe, and HCLTech. The suspension of the PERM programme effectively bars these companies from a common route to permanent residency for foreign tech workers. However, Wipro maintains that the decision will not have a significant impact on its business operations.

In a filing with the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), Wipro clarified that the US government's decision pertains to a specific permanent residency pathway and is separate from broader skilled talent mobility programmes like the H-1B visa. The company stated it does not foresee any material business interruption as a result of the announcement.

Wipro has been actively localising its workforce in the United States over the years, with 80% of its American employees being hired locally. The tech giant remains committed to investing in local talent and adhering to all relevant US laws and regulations, ensuring business continuity for its clients.

Addressing the controversy, US Vice President JD Vance criticized Microsoft during the announcement of the PERM programme suspension. He alleged that no company in the United States had abused the system more than Microsoft, highlighting the company's 2025 layoff of 6,000 American workers, while benefiting from 6,300 H-1B temporary worker visas and nearly 3,000 green cards.