US Suspends Green Card Processing for 8 Major IT Firms, Including Infosys and TCS

Published: October 9, 2026

The United States has suspended new and pending employment-based green card labour certification applications involving eight major technology companies, including Microsoft, Adobe, Infosys and Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), in a widening crackdown on alleged visa programme abuse.

The US Department of Labor announced the action on October 8, saying it would stop accepting new applications and processing pending applications under the Permanent Labor Certification programme, known as PERM, involving the named companies.

The move could affect foreign technology workers seeking permanent residency through their employers, including Indian professionals working in the United States.

Which Companies Are Affected?

The eight companies named by US officials are:

- Microsoft
- Adobe
- Cognizant
- Infosys
- Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
- Wipro
- HCL Technologies
- Capgemini

US officials said the action was intended to address alleged misuse of employment-based immigration programmes and protect American workers.

Why Has the US Taken This Action?

Under the PERM process, employers generally must demonstrate that hiring a foreign worker for a particular position will not adversely affect the wages, working conditions or employment opportunities of qualified US workers.

US officials have raised concerns about recruitment practices and large technology companies' use of temporary foreign-worker programmes.

Microsoft defended its employment practices, saying that most of its H-1B applications in the previous fiscal year involved extending or changing the status of existing employees rather than hiring new workers. The company also said its H-1B employees receive pay comparable to other employees doing similar work.

The companies named in the action have not all publicly responded to the allegations. The suspension itself does not establish that every affected company has committed fraud.

What Does This Mean for Indian IT Professionals?

The decision could delay the employment-based permanent residency process for workers whose applications depend on PERM labour certification through an affected company.

Indian technology professionals may be particularly concerned because Indian nationals make up a significant share of skilled foreign workers in the US technology sector.

However, the announcement concerns the PERM labour certification process. It does not mean that all H-1B visas have been cancelled, that every existing green card has been revoked, or that every employee of the named companies must leave the United States.

The impact on individual workers will depend on their current immigration status, the stage of their application and any subsequent guidance or legal developments.

What Happens Next?

The duration of the suspension and the conditions under which the companies may resume PERM filings remain important questions. Affected employers and workers will need to monitor official guidance from the US Department of Labor and consult qualified immigration advisers about individual cases.

The decision marks a significant development for US employment-based immigration and could affect Indian technology companies, skilled-worker mobility, and recruitment strategies.

Islam Global News will continue to follow official updates on the policy and its impact on Indian professionals.