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US Green Card Program Suspends Eight Tech Firms, Including Four Indian IT Giants
WHY IT MATTERS
The suspension signals tightening immigration scrutiny, affecting skilled workers' career prospects and the tech industry's talent pipeline.
What happened
The United States has suspended eight technology companies from a key permanent residency program, with four of the firms hailing from India’s major IT sector. The move, announced by U.
S. immigration authorities, does not immediately disrupt business operations, according to analysts, but it introduces significant uncertainty for the workers who rely on the program to secure long‑term residency.
The suspension is part of a broader tightening of immigration controls affecting high‑skill employment. While the companies’ day‑to‑day functions are expected to continue, employees face delays and potential obstacles in obtaining permanent status, which could impact their career stability and the firms’ ability to attract and retain talent.
PRIMARY SOURCES
US green card crackdown clouds Indian tech workers' American dream
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CORRECTIONS & UPDATES
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