The Trump administration suspended select technology and IT outsourcing companies from the Permanent Labor Certification (PERM) program. Announced by Vice President JD Vance and Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling, the suspension blocks the affected companies from filing new or processing pending PERM applications, freezing a crucial pathway used by high-skilled foreign professionals (such as H-1B visa holders) to obtain employment-sponsored U. S. green cards. [1, 2, 3]
The administration cited allegations of visa fraud, system abuse, and the displacement of American workers. Officials pointed to major tech companies conducting large-scale domestic layoffs while simultaneously applying for high volumes of foreign labor certifications. [1, 2, 3, 4]
Affected Companies
Eight major technology and consulting firms are currently suspended from the U. S. Department of Labor (DOL) PERM program due to active federal investigations: [1, 2]
Tech Giants: Microsoft and Adobe.
IT Services & Outsourcing Firms: Cognizant, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Infosys, Wipro, HCL Technologies, and Capgemini
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