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Tata, Wipro Suspended from US PERM Visa Scheme Amid Visa Chaos
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 09 Oct 2026, 09:47 AM
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The U.S. Department of Labor has suspended Tata Consultancy Services and Wipro from the PERM labor certification process, raising concerns over the companies’ ability to hire foreign talent under H‑1B visas.
The U.S. Department of Labor announced that Tata Consultancy Services and Wipro have been suspended from the PERM labor certification process, the first step in sponsoring H‑1B visas for foreign workers.
The suspension follows an investigation into the companies’ compliance with U.S. labor regulations. While the exact findings have not been released, the move signals that the firms may have failed to meet required documentation or wage standards.
For Tata and Wipro, the suspension could delay or halt new H‑1B applications, affecting the hiring of skilled engineers and IT professionals from abroad. Employees currently on H‑1B status may face uncertainty about their future employment.
The decision comes amid a broader U.S. visa crisis, with several Indian IT firms already facing scrutiny over visa practices. Industry analysts warn that the pause could push companies to seek alternative hiring strategies or accelerate domestic talent development.
The suspension follows an investigation into the companies’ compliance with U.S. labor regulations. While the exact findings have not been released, the move signals that the firms may have failed to meet required documentation or wage standards.
For Tata and Wipro, the suspension could delay or halt new H‑1B applications, affecting the hiring of skilled engineers and IT professionals from abroad. Employees currently on H‑1B status may face uncertainty about their future employment.
The decision comes amid a broader U.S. visa crisis, with several Indian IT firms already facing scrutiny over visa practices. Industry analysts warn that the pause could push companies to seek alternative hiring strategies or accelerate domestic talent development.