India, Oct. 10 -- 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 Capgemini, Cognizant, HCLTech, Infosys, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), and Wipro, as well as Microsoft and Adobe. The US Department of Labour has alleged misuse of employment-based immigration programmes, raising concerns for employers and skilled professiona...