US Suspends Indian IT Firms from Green Card Program Citing Job Market Impact

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The United States suspended eight IT firms, including Tata, Infosys, Wipro, and HCL, from a key green card application program on Thursday. The US government contends the program's use has excluded American workers from the job market. This action prevents these companies from sponsoring foreign employees for permanent residency through the affected channel. The suspension reflects ongoing scrutiny of employment-based visa programs in the US.

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