Green card processing freeze may hit H-1B retention at major firms
In short
Green card processing has been suspended for Microsoft, Adobe, Infosys, TCS, Wipro, HCLTech, Cognizant and Capgemini.
This could make it harder for these firms to keep and hire workers. The report says they may rely more on temporary visas, US hiring and offshore work, but it does not say how long the freeze will last.
What the reporting says
A suspension of green card processing for Microsoft, Adobe, Infosys, TCS, Wipro, HCLTech, Cognizant and Capgemini could complicate talent retention and hiring, according to a Mint summary. The reporting says companies may lean more on temporary visas, US-based hiring and offshore delivery while investigations continue. It does not state when the suspension began or how long it will last.
Why it matters
The reported suspension affects several large technology and outsourcing companies that depend on overseas hiring and US work visas. If green card processing stays frozen, the firms may face more difficulty retaining H-1B workers and filling roles in the US. The available reporting does not identify the cause of the suspension, the scope of the investigation, or when processing might resume.