Cognizant, Infosys, Tata, Wipro and HCL among IT firms suspended from U.S. green card programme
On October 8, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor suspended major IT firms including Cognizant, Infosys, Tata, Wipro, and HCL from the Permanent Labour Certification (PERM) program. This suspension affects companies involved in the green card process for foreign workers, impacting their ability to hire international talent. The situation may lead to increased scrutiny of labor practices in the tech industry.