India, Oct. 9 -- The United States' suspension of major technology and IT services companies from its Permanent Labour Certification (PERM) programme has renewed concerns over talent retention, workforce costs and delivery models across the Indian IT industry. While the move does not itself cancel existing H-1B visas or approved green cards, it creates uncertainty for employees seeking permanent residency through employer sponsorship.

The companies named in the suspension include Cognizant, Infosys, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Wipro, HCL Technologies, Capgemini, Microsoft and Adobe. The US Department of Labour has alleged misuse of employment-based immigration programmes, making the action a concern for employers and skilled profess...