US suspends green card applications for Microsoft, Indian IT firms

Reports suggest the US government may be suspending permanent residency applications for foreign workers at companies including Microsoft, Cognizant, Infosys, TCS, and HCLTech, with allegations of abuse of the green card process. The move, if confirmed, would target a program often used by large technology and IT services firms to retain skilled employees.

Such a suspension could reflect broader regulatory pressure on staffing models that rely on foreign talent.

For Indian IT firms, which have historically depended on temporary work visas for global operations, any disruption to green card pathways could complicate workforce planning. While the reported suspension does not appear to affect temporary visas like H-1B, it may raise questions about the long-term viability of green cards as a retention tool for multinational employers.

No official timeline has been disclosed, leaving companies and employees uncertain. The situation may draw further attention as regulatory scrutiny of visa programs continues.

Sources: yourstory.com