US Visa Crackdown: TCS, Infosys, Wipro Suspended from PERM Scheme | Details Explained

Byline: By Political Bureau | New Delhi Chronicle

NEW DELHI: In a major crackdown on the US immigration framework, the Trump administration has suspended several prominent technology firms—including Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Infosys, Wipro, Cognizant, Capgemini, and HCL Tech—from participating in the Permanent Labor Certification (PERM) scheme.

The PERM program serves as a critical preliminary requirement in the employment-based green card process, allowing employers to hire foreign workers permanently after proving a lack of qualified local applicants.

Key Highlights & Impact

 Green Card Delay: With access to the PERM process temporarily halted, foreign tech professionals at these major IT service exporters will face significant delays in securing permanent residency in the United States.

 Impacted Companies: The suspension directly targets major technology firms’ operations in the US, affecting top Indian and global IT powerhouses including Infosys, Wipro, TCS, HCL Tech, Cognizant, and Capgemini.

 Immigration Policy Enforcement: The decision underscores an intensified approach by US immigration authorities to tighten labor market regulations and scrutiny around foreign workforce sponsorships.