What happened?
The US administration has removed several major technology and IT companies from a program that provides green cards to skilled foreign workers. According to TechCrunch, the suspended companies include Microsoft, Adobe, Capgemini, Cognizant, HCL, Infosys, Tata, and Wipro.
Who is affected?
The decision concerns skilled foreign workers these companies employ or plan to employ in the US. A green card grants the right to live and work permanently in the US; removal from the program could limit these companies' ability to attract talent through sponsorship.
Why it matters
The US tech sector has long relied on skilled immigrant labor. Removing major companies from the green card program could affect both their hiring strategies and the global flow of talent. Details on the scope and duration of the decision remain unclear.
