Trump Administration Suspends Green Card Program Access for Microsoft, Adobe, Cognizant, Infosys and Tata, Citing Visa Abuse

The Trump administration announced Thursday it is suspending access to a key immigration program for several major technology firms, including Microsoft, Adobe, Cognizant, Infosys, and Tata, alleging widespread abuse of the worker visa system. The action blocks those companies from using the program, which is tied to the employment-based green card process, as federal authorities contend the firms have improperly exploited pathways intended to bring skilled foreign workers to the United States.

The suspension targets both large American technology companies and prominent India-based IT outsourcing firms that are among the heaviest users of employment-based visa programs. Cognizant, Infosys, and Tata collectively sponsor thousands of workers annually for U.S. green cards, and any disruption to that pipeline could significantly affect their ability to staff American operations and fulfill client contracts.