US government suspends several companies from green card program

The US government has suspended Microsoft, Adobe, and six major IT and outsourcing companies from the Permanent Labor Certification Program (PERM), halting new and pending employment-based green card applications from these firms

PERM is the first crucial step for employers sponsoring foreign workers such as H-1B visa holders for permanent U.S. residency (green cards). Vice President JD Vance and Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling announced the action, citing ongoing federal investigations, alleged visa fraud, and a policy push to compel tech giants to hire more American workers rather than relying on foreign labor.