The US Department of Labour has suspended Cognizant’s PERM applications due to possible fraud, amid increased scrutiny of employment-linked immigration programs.
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Key takeaway
US Department of Labour suspends Cognizant’s PERM applications over possible fraud.
- Step 1 · The triggerThe US Department of Labour suspends Cognizant’s PERM applications, disrupting its ability to sponsor foreign workers for US roles.
- Step 2 · Knock-onHeightened US regulatory scrutiny extends to peer Indian IT firms (Wipro, Infosys, HCL), raising compliance risk and slowing US project staffing.
- Step 3 · Reaches youIndian SMEs supplying to these IT majors face delayed project starts, slower contract cycles, and increased uncertainty in US-linked business.
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Source: The Hindu BusinessLine
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