US Suspends Permanent Residency Filings For Top Indian IT Giants And Microsoft

9 Oct 2026, 7:30 am · 3h ago · 1 min read · YourStory

The United States government has suspended new permanent residency applications for foreign workers at major technology firms, including Microsoft, TCS, Infosys, Cognizant, and HCLTech, citing alleged system abuse. US Vice President J.D. Vance stated that corporations must prioritize hiring American workers. Simultaneously, speaking at the India Mobile Congress, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged global stakeholders to create mechanisms combating deepfakes and digital fraud, while Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia highlighted India's 6G ambition. In domestic startup developments, lifestyle-tech brand DailyObjects secured Rs 332 crore in Series C funding led by Xponentia Capital Partners, Anicut Capital, and Axiom Asia.