Infosys says PERM suspension won’t hurt its US operations

Infosys says the U.S. Department of Labor's recent suspension of its PERM green‑card applications will not materially affect the company. The Indian IT services giant, the country's second‑largest, made the comment in an exchange filing on Saturday. The suspension was announced by the U.S. government on Thursday and applies to several major global tech and IT firms, including Infosys. PERM, the permanent labor certification, is the pathway that lets skilled foreign workers obtain U.S. permanent residency through employer sponsorship. Infosys added that it welcomes the chance to work with the Department of Labor and related agencies to answer any queries they may have. The company emphasized that its hiring pipelines and existing visas remain intact. No changes to project deliveries or client services were reported. The announcement follows a broader U.S. review of immigration programs affecting high‑skill talent. Infosys' statement was limited to the impact on its operations; it did not provide detailed numbers on affected employees. The news was first published on Oct 11 2026 at 7:52 AM IST. ## Context The PERM certification is a standard step for U.S. employers to sponsor skilled workers for green cards. A temporary suspension can delay new sponsorships but does not automatically affect workers already on visas. Such reviews are part of periodic U.S. immigration policy adjustments aimed at balancing labor market needs and regulatory oversight.