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U.S. and Japanese Companies Struggle with Different Parts of AI Adoption—and Offer Different Lessons for Making It Work
Companies in both the U.S. and Japan are struggling to deploy AI, but often in very different ways. In the U.S., deployment is wide but shallow, meaning companies struggle to create real value with AI. In Japan, deployment has moved slowly, but where it has happened, it’s often deep and fruitful. Understanding what’s happening in both contexts offers important lessons for companies trying to develop an AI strategy and demonstrate ROI on their AI investments.
Microsoft buyout offer: Will taking the exit package mean H-1B visa workers may have to leave the country?
Microsoft’s voluntary buyout gives eligible employees financial support to leave but this may also bring trouble in their living status. For some H-1B workers, accepting the exit package could affect their ability to remain in the United States.
US moves to change green card sponsorship rules as PERM proposal clears federal review
The US Office of Management and Budget has completed its review of a proposed rule to revise the Permanent Labor Certification (PERM) programme. The Department of Labor plans to change recruitment standards, strengthen rules concerning layoffs of American workers and enhance employer non-discrimination requirements. The proposal will be published in the Federal Register for public comment, and the changes will not take effect until a final regulation is issued.
US midterm elections 2026: What could change for H-1B & green cards as US' immigration rules face a poll test
The looming US midterm elections are set to play a crucial role in shaping immigration policy, particularly concerning H-1B visas. Various proposals are under consideration that could reshape how employment-based green cards are processed and issued. With lawmakers from both sides offering contrasting changes, the outcome of these elections will be vital in influencing potential reforms, as current administrative policies and congressional actions will dictate future immigration frameworks.
Cloudera settles with the US government, barred from PERM program for two years over labour discrimination allegations
Cloudera has agreed to a $2 million settlement amidst claims of discrimination against qualified American employees. The company will create a $1.4 million fund to aid eligible workers and incur penalties of $600,000. Additionally, Cloudera faces a two-year prohibition from the employment-based green card labour certification program. This settlement is part of a Justice Department initiative aimed at safeguarding the rights of workers in the U.S.
US PERM Freeze: Indian H-1B workers could lose crucial time to secure Green Cards as sponsorships stall
On October 8, the US Department of Labor announced the suspension of green card processing for eight companies, causing significant worry among Indian professionals reliant on employer sponsorship for permanent residency. While current H-1B visas remain valid, individuals are urged to examine their situations closely and explore other immigration options. Families connected to the affected workers should also evaluate their immigration standings in light of these developments.
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Wipro sees no material business impact from US suspension of new PERM applications
Wipro has stated that it will not face considerable impacts from the US Department of Labor’s recent announcement. The company highlighted that the Permanent Labor Certification programme is separate from the H-1B visa process. Wipro has focused on hiring locally in the US, with over 80% of its workforce being locally recruited. The IT services firm reassured its investment in local talent and compliance with US regulations.
PERM ban is not just an H-1B problem: Who else could lose their green card path?
The US Labor Department’s PERM suspension could affect foreign workers beyond H-1B holders, including some L-1, O-1, TN, E-3 and F-1 OPT workers whose employer-sponsored green card cases depend on labour certification. Their current visas are not automatically cancelled, but PERM delays could slow permanent residency and create greater uncertainty for workers nearing the limits of their temporary status.
Trump administration’s PERM suspension: Can H-1B workers stay in the US if green card filings are blocked?
Indian professionals working at Microsoft and Cognizant may face delays in their green card applications. The suspension affects various stages of the PERM labour certification process. Workers near the six-year limit of their H-1B status could experience significant complications. Employees with pending applications might wait longer for decisions and subsequent steps in their residency applications. Clarity on the effects of the suspension on approved applications is still awaited.
US suspension of PERM applications unlikely to impact Indian IT firms significantly: Kotak
The US suspension of PERM processing for six major Indian IT companies is unlikely to materially affect their operations or earnings, Kotak Institutional Equities said, citing their reduced dependence on visa-based staffing and increased local hiring in the US. The brokerage said near-term costs could rise if firms rely more on subcontractors, but greater offshoring could help offset the impact, with bigger risks emerging only if restrictions spread to existing work authorisations, client-site deployment or outsourcing.
TCS, Microsoft respond to US PERM suspension, reaffirm commitment to American workforce
Tata Consultancy Services has been suspended from the permanent labour certification programme by the US Labour Department. This suspension affects eight major technology companies including TCS, Infosys, and Microsoft. TCS stated that this will not impact its hiring strategy or engagements with clients. The company intends to hire 15,000 workers in the US over the next five years.
TCS, Infosys, Wipro & others suspended from PERM green card program by US. What is it & how is it different from H1-B?
The US has suspended Microsoft, Adobe, Infosys, Wipro, TCS, HCL Technologies, Cognizant and Capgemini from the PERM green card programme over alleged fraud and replacement of American workers. The freeze blocks new applications and pending cases, potentially delaying permanent residency for skilled foreign workers.
$22 billion visa fraud? US Labour Dept’s explosive claim puts Infosys, TCS, Wipro in the crosshairs
The US Labor Department has claimed it uncovered $22 billion in visa fraud, accusing universities and companies of operating as “visa mints” that enabled foreign workers to secure jobs at the expense of Americans. The department has suspended major technology firms from its permanent labor certification programme amid ongoing federal investigations.
"Credibility of talent mobility ecosystem damaged by actions of few," cautions Foreign Secy Misri
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri has warned that fraud, exploitation and skill mismatches could undermine the credibility of India’s overseas talent mobility ecosystem, days after the US suspended PERM processing for several major technology companies. He urged recruiters and mobility firms to prioritise ethics, transparency and accountability, while the MEA said the US action could delay green-card processing but does not by itself affect existing H-1B visas or dependents.
India's Infosys does not expect material impact from US PERM suspension
The US government said on Thursday it was suspending some major global tech and IT firms, including Infosys, from the PERM green card program, which allows skilled foreign workers to gain permanent residency in the US through their employment.
'Never-ending flow of cheap labour': JD Vance reiterates US stand on barring Microsoft, TCS Infosys & others from green card program
US Vice President JD Vance defended the Trump administration’s move to suspend major technology companies, including Microsoft and Adobe, from the employment-based green card programme, accusing corporations of relying on cheap foreign labour at the expense of American workers.
H-1B visas, green card programmes generated $2.1 trillion in US household income: USISPF
The US-India Strategic Partnership Forum has backed the Trump administration’s crackdown on alleged PERM abuse while warning against overlooking the economic contribution of legal immigrants. USISPF said green card and H-1B pathways have strengthened US growth and innovation, citing $2.1 trillion in household income and nearly $579 billion in federal, state and local taxes generated by legal immigrants.
India slams JD Vance's H-1B remarks, defends Indian workers
India's external affairs ministry expressed strong disapproval of JD Vance's remarks about H-1B workers, labeling them as deeply offensive. They emphasized that current H-1B visas continue to be valid, notwithstanding modifications to the PERM program. Vance's allegations against firms like Microsoft for prioritizing foreign employees over Americans have reignited debates on immigration.
PERMafrost without bite: Indian IT must stop treating every US rule change as a crisis to be lobbied away, fix lies elsewhere
US Labour Secretary Keith Sonderling has suspended eight companies from the Permanent Labour Certification Programme, significantly impacting their operations. Companies primarily delivering services from India are affected, hindering their ability to hire foreign workers. This situation is anticipated to push Indian tech talent to consider alternatives, including returning to India. The decision may also disrupt ongoing trade discussions between the US and India regarding skilled labor mobility.
Why has the US targeted Microsoft, TCS, Wipro over green cards
The move is part of the US government's wider crackdown on immigration and foreign workers. The administration has said it wants companies to hire more Americans and prevent foreign workers from being employed at lower wages at the cost of local jobs.
Green card move by Donald Trump government: Will it backfire for USA? Details here
Donald Trump government said it is suspending Microsoft and Adobe along with some of the largest IT firms in the world, including Cognizant, Infosys, Tata Consultancy Services, Wipro, HCL Technologies and Capgemini. Other companies such as Meta, Amazon or Alphabet's Google remain free to participate in the program.
Explained: Why IT stocks ignored Donald Trump’s PERM suspension to gain Rs 70,000 crore in one day
IT stocks rallied up to 4% on Friday, adding Rs 70,000 crore in market capitalisation, despite the US suspension of a labour certification programme. Strong Q2 results from TCS, easing oil prices and bond yields, and developments around OpenAI also supported sentiment. TCS gained after reporting 15% profit growth, while brokerages flagged near-term margin pressures and evolving AI-related risks.
Can’t replace US workers with foreign ‘indentured servants’: US after suspending PERM green card program
US Vice President JD Vance defended the suspension of eight technology firms, including Microsoft, TCS, Infosys and Wipro, from the PERM green card programme, accusing companies of replacing American workers with cheaper foreign labour.
Pramila Jayapal slams Trump’s Microsoft green card suspension, Vance hits back
Pramila Jayapal criticized the Trump administration's decision to suspend Microsoft from a Green Card program. The administration argues this move protects American jobs by limiting foreign employment. Jayapal contended that this undermines legal immigration, adversely affecting many skilled professionals. She emphasized that changes should strengthen immigration pathways rather than restrict them. This decision may hinder America's innovation capabilities by targeting companies that rely on skilled foreign workers.
Infosys, TCS, Wipro and other IT stocks rise up to 4%. Here are 3 important triggers to watch
IT stocks including TCS, Infosys, Wipro, HCLTech, Tech Mahindra, Coforge and Persistent Systems rose up to 4% on Friday. The gains came amid a confluence of factors, including second-quarter earnings and the US suspension of a certification programme. TCS and Wipro were among the key gainers, while midcap IT stocks also saw strong buying interest during the session.
Karnataka Minister warns of 'far-reaching consequences' on US suspension of Green Card program for IT majors
Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge outlined potential challenges for India's IT sector due to the US suspension. This suspension may increase operational costs and reduce flexibility for Indian IT companies in the United States. Kharge suggested that more high-value work might remain in India due to difficulties in relocating engineers. He emphasized the need for India to be prepared for this shifting landscape in technology operations.
Immigration, skilled talent mobility distinct: Nasscom as US suspends IT firms from green card prog
The latest development in the US - the biggest market for the $300 billion Indian IT industry - adds to uncertainty for tech outsourcers that rely on cross-border movement of skilled professionals. In a statement, Nasscom said the decision affects a specific immigration pathway, but it has consistently maintained that the two issues should be kept apart.
Microsoft stock (MSFT) falls as US targets green card filings for H-1B workers and Italy probes gaming business
Microsoft stock fell nearly 2% as the US targeted Microsoft’s green card filings for H-1B workers, while Italy opened an investigation into Microsoft-owned gaming companies over virtual currencies, consumer protection and gaming practices.
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