Trump administration suspends Infosys, TCS, Wipro and others from PERM programme
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Why in news
The Trump administration suspended major Indian and US tech firms from the PERM programme due to alleged systemic abuses of the H-1B visa system.
Background
The suspension affects companies including Infosys, TCS, Wipro, HCL Technologies, Cognizant, Capgemini, Microsoft, and Adobe. It freezes both new applications and pending cases for permanent residency.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyPERM: Permanent Labor Certification programme used by the US for employment-based residency.
- PostKeith Sonderling: US Labour Secretary.
- PostJD Vance: Vice President of the United States.
- FactThe suspension impacts the H-1B visa system and permanent residency applications.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the implications of tightening US labor certification norms on the Indian IT services sector and the movement of skilled professionals.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Labor market friction: Conflict between US domestic labor protection and reliance on Indian tech outsourcing
- Geopolitical leverage: Use of visa policy as a tool for bilateral trade and economic negotiations
Keywords: Labor Certification · H-1B Visa · Outsourcing · Skilled Migration · Trade Relations
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