The United States has halted PERM labor certification for eight major tech companies, cutting off a primary green card pathway for H-1B visa holders. The move puts pressure on a large number of Indian nationals working in the sector, who rely on that process to apply for permanent residency.

Indian IT firm Infosys says it does not anticipate material impact from the suspension. The broader tech industry is warning that the crackdown could push skilled foreign workers to choose Canada, Australia, or other countries instead of the U.S.