Green Card Freeze: 5 Things Indian IT Employees Need To Know Latest H-1B Visa, PERM Crackdown

The US has suspended the PERM program, freezing the employment-based Green Card pathway for several tech firms. Affected companies include Microsoft, Adobe, Capgemini, and Indian IT giants such as TCS, Infosys, Wipro, HCL, and Cognizant. In response, Nasscom has addressed Washington, arguing that immigration and skilled talent mobility are distinct issues. This crackdown increases scrutiny on the visa process for Indian IT employees who rely on these sponsorships for permanent residency in America.