US bars Microsoft, Adobe, and major IT firms from green card program for skilled foreign workers

The United States government has announced a suspension of several major technology companies, including Microsoft and Adobe, from a key green card program designed for skilled foreign workers. This regulatory action also impacts prominent IT services firms such as Capgemini, Cognizant, HCL, Infosys, Tata, and Wipro. The decision marks a significant shift in how the U.S. manages high-skilled immigration pathways for the tech sector. While the specific reasons for the suspension remain under review, the move is expected to disrupt recruitment and retention strategies for these global corporations, which rely heavily on foreign talent to fill specialized technical roles. Industry analysts suggest this policy change could force these companies to restructure their international hiring practices or increase their reliance on domestic talent pools. The government has not yet provided a timeline for when these firms might be reinstated into the program.