Nasscom Responds as US Freezes PERM Applications for Indian IT Majors

9 Oct 2026, 6:25 pm · 2h ago · 1 min read · YourStoryNew

Industry body Nasscom stated that very few Indian IT employees transition from H-1B visas to green cards via the Permanent Labor Certification (PERM) process. This follows the United States government’s decision to stop accepting new PERM applications from Indian tech giants, including TCS, Infosys, Wipro, and HCLTech. Nasscom emphasized that Indian IT companies have significantly decreased their reliance on H-1B visas while boosting local hiring across the US. The association maintained that skilled talent mobility should be viewed separately from immigration policies, reaffirming compliance with international labor regulations.