American IT services giant rooted in Chennai, led by Ravi Kumar Singisetti since 2023
The Trump administration has suspended new and pending PERM applications for major tech firms and a set of universities as part of a broader crackdown on skilled-work visas. Officials say the move targets perceived abuses while firms argue most filings extend existing workers’ statuses. The development follows high-profile comments by Vice President JD Vance about replacing American workers with foreign labor.
The U.S. Labor Department has suspended permanent Labor Certification (Perm) for several Indian IT firms amid a broader immigration crackdown. Vice President JD Vance has accused the H-1B system of fraud and undercutting American workers, highlighting Microsoft’s and Tata Consultancy Services’ roles in the debate. Indian authorities condemn the language while stressing that talent mobility benefits both economies.