US suspends Infosys, TCS, Wipro and other firms from green card sponsorship programme

The United States has suspended several technology companies from its Permanent Labour Certification Programme, citing alleged harm to American workers. The affected firms include Cognizant, Infosys, Tata, Wipro, HCL and Capgemini. Labour Secretary Keith Sonderling announced the action, while Vice President JD Vance accused companies of using visa programmes to replace Americans and reduce wages.

New Delhi: The United States on Thursday suspended several major technology firms from the Permanent Labour Certification Programme, which allows employers to sponsor foreign workers for permanent employment and residency.

US Labour Secretary Keith Sonderling announced the decision alongside Vice President JD Vance and the head of the US Anti-Fraud Task Force. He accused the companies of taking jobs away from Americans.

“I am hereby suspending from the Permanent Labour........

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