US H1B Visa News: The US Department of Labor suspended eight technology giants from the Permanent Labor Certification (PERM) program. Announced on October 8, 2026 by US Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling alongside Vice President JD Vance, the directive indefinitely halts new and pending labor certifications. The decision targets major firms over alleged system abuse, recruitment loopholes, and ongoing federal investigations.
US H1B Visa News: Restricted IT Firms
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Indian IT Majors: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Infosys, Wipro, and HCL Technologies.
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Global Tech Behemoths: Microsoft, Adobe, Cognizant, and Capgemini.
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US H1B Visa News: What is the PERM Program?
PERM is the foundational phase of the employer-sponsored Green Card pathway. To clear this step, employers must legally prove via a rigorous recruitment process that there are no qualified, willing, or available US workers to fill the designated role. With the suspension in place, these companies are prohibited from advancing any foreign employees past this stage.
US H1B Visa News: Impact on H-1B Visa Holders & IT Workers
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No Immediate Cancellations: India’s Ministry of External Affairs confirmed on October 9, 2026 that the suspension does not affect existing H-1B visas or the legal status of current visa holders.
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Green Card Limbo: Employees currently waiting for a Green Card via these employers face massive processing delays. Because new PERM applications are frozen, transitioning to permanent residency is completely stalled.
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Career Rigidity: Impacted professionals face career friction—changing jobs, transferring internal roles, or securing long-term visa extensions beyond the standard 6-year H-1B limit will become incredibly complex without an approved or pending PERM.
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