The US Department of Labour has suspended Cognizant's PERM applications, raising concerns for the Indian IT sector's ability to attract and retain foreign talent.
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Key takeaway
US suspends Cognizant's green card (PERM) filings, blocking new permanent hires.
- Step 1 · The triggerThe US Department of Labour suspends Cognizant's PERM (green card) filings, blocking new permanent hires.
- Step 2 · Knock-onWithheld This step of the chain is withheld. The reason is set out in the notice above — a deliberate omission, not missing data.
- Step 3 · Knock-onIndian IT sector faces broader regulatory uncertainty, increasing wage competition and contract pricing.
- Step 4 · Reaches youIndian SMEs that outsource IT or digital services to these firms may see higher contract costs or delivery risk, impacting their own operations.
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Source: The Hindu BusinessLine
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