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The US suspension of eight major tech firms from the Permanent Labor Certification (PERM) program has halted green card pathways for thousands of Indian workers. While officials claim this curbs fraud, industry leaders argue it disrupts careers and may drive talent offshore.
The US Labor Department has suspended Microsoft, Adobe, and six major Indian IT firms from the Permanent Labor Certification (PERM) program, halting their ability to sponsor employees for green cards. Vice President JD Vance accused these companies of replacing laid-off American workers with foreign H-1B visa holders, a claim Microsoft disputed by stating 80% of its recent visa filings were for existing staff. While critics argue the move protects domestic wages, immigration experts warn it could drive talent away from suspended firms and worsen the very 'indentured' conditions the administration claims to oppose. The decision impacts a sector that has requested nearly 3 million foreign workers since 2009, with India facing potential drops in remittances and soft power, though some argue it may shift work back to Indian shores.