India, Oct. 11 -- The Trump administration's decision to suspend green card sponsorship access for several major technology and IT outsourcing companies could affect foreign professionals from countries including India and China, with Indians potentially facing the greatest exposure because they account for about 70% of H-1B beneficiaries, according to USCIS fiscal year 2025 data.

Vice President JD Vance announced the move on October 8, 2026, as the administration stepped up its crackdown on alleged abuses of the H-1B visa system. US Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling named Cognizant, Infosys, Tata, Wipro, HCL and Capgemini among the outsourcing firms facing suspension. Microsoft and Adobe were also targeted, with Sonderling citing multipl...