U.S. Suspends PERM Green Card First Step for Eight Tech Firms Including TCS

The U.S. suspended the PERM green card process for eight technology companies, including TCS, Infosys, and Cognizant, according to media reports.

India stated the suspension does not affect H-1B visa holders.

TCS stated the U.S. green card restrictions will not affect its workforce strategy and announced plans for 15,000 new U.S. hires.

Media reports project the measure will affect thousands of IT workers.

According to media reports, the suspension applies specifically to the PERM process, the initial step of the green card application.