With reference to the recent US immigration policy crackdown, consider the following statements: 1. The administration suspended PERM filings for eight major tech firms. 2. The crackdown specifically targets companies including Microsoft and Infosys. 3. The administration approved an increase in Green Card applications for the tech sector. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Trump administration announces unprecedented crackdown on Green Card applications for 8 major tech firms

GS2Polity · Governance · IR· Policies of other countries affecting India· Prelims + Mains· 13 October 2026

Impact of US immigration policy on Indian IT services and labor mobility: a GS2 International Relations and Economy case study.

Why in news

The Donald Trump administration announced an unprecedented crackdown on Green Card applications for eight major tech firms by suspending PERM filings.

Background

The administration targeted Microsoft, Adobe, TCS, Cognizant, Wipro, HCL, Infosys, and Capgemini. The crackdown specifically involves the suspension of PERM (Program Electronic Review Management) filings for these companies.

Facts for Prelims

FactEight major tech firms targeted: Microsoft, Adobe, TCS, Cognizant, Wipro, HCL, Infosys, and Capgemini.

Prelims practice question

With reference to the recent US immigration policy crackdown, consider the following statements:

The administration suspended PERM filings for eight major tech firms.
The crackdown specifically targets companies including Microsoft and Infosys.
The administration approved an increase in Green Card applications for the tech sector.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)1 only
(b)1 and 2 only
(c)2 and 3 only
(d)1, 2 and 3

Show answer

Answer: (b) 1 and 2 only — Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is incorrect: The administration announced an unprecedented crackdown by suspending PERM filings.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the implications of restrictive US immigration policies on the Indian IT services sector and the socio-economic mobility of Indian professionals abroad.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Labor market friction: Impact of PERM suspension on the scalability of Indian IT outsourcing models
Geopolitical friction: Potential for retaliatory trade measures or visa restrictions affecting bilateral tech cooperation

Keywords: Labor Certification · Socio-economic mobility · Immigration Policy · IT Outsourcing · Bilateral Relations

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