🇺🇸 USA/ Trump Administration Suspends 8 Major Companies From Green Card Sponsorship Program The Trump administration announced on October 8, 2026, the suspension of eight major technology and IT outsourcing companies from the U.S. Permanent Labor Certification (PERM) program, which allows American employers to sponsor foreign workers for employment-based Green Cards. The companies affected by the decision include Microsoft, Adobe, Cognizant, Tata Consultancy Services, Infosys, Wipro, HCL, and Capgemini. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the decision is connected to ongoing federal investigations and concerns regarding how these companies have used foreign worker employment programs. Vice President JD Vance specifically criticized Microsoft, alleging that the company had submitted thousands of applications for foreign workers while laying off American employees. Microsoft has disputed allegations concerning its use of the H-1B visa program. Under the suspension, the affected companies are prohibited from submitting new PERM applications while the restrictions remain in effect. Pending applications may also be affected. Federal authorities have also launched investigations involving several prestigious universities, including Harvard, Yale, and Stanford, over concerns related to foreign worker employment practices. Importantly, this decision does not mean that the Green Card program has been shut down for all immigrants. The restrictions apply specifically to the companies involved in the federal investigations. The Trump administration has described the move as part of its broader efforts to protect American jobs, strengthen immigration enforcement, and increase oversight of employment-based immigration programs. The decision could have significant consequences for foreign professionals currently pursuing permanent residency through the affected companies. #USA #Trump #GreenCard #Immigration #NewYorkNews - @kelisocialmedia