U.S. suspends Microsoft and Adobe from green-card labor certification program

The U.S. Department of Labor announced it will suspend Microsoft and Adobe from accepting new applications in its Permanent Labor Certification program, citing multiple active federal investigations. The suspension also applies to other major IT services firms including Cognizant, Infosys, Capgemini, Tata, Wipro, and HCL, as part of a broader crackdown on foreign worker programs ahead of the November midterm elections.

Why it matters. The suspension affects major technology and IT services companies' ability to sponsor foreign workers for permanent residency, potentially impacting their global talent acquisition and hiring practices in the U.S.