The Times of India · 9 Oct, 03:33 · Business briefing

8 IT firms including TCS, Infosys suspended from US green card programme: How does it hit Indian professi

Eight major Indian IT services firms, including Tata Consultancy Services and Infosys, have reportedly been suspended from the US H-1B visa programme.

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Eight major Indian IT services firms, including Tata Consultancy Services and Infosys, have reportedly been suspended from the US H-1B visa programme. This regulatory development restricts the ability of these organisations to sponsor work permits for foreign specialists. For Indian professionals employed by these entities, the suspension creates immediate uncertainty regarding legal status and future employment opportunities in the United States. The situation highlights the fragility of reliance on specific visa categories and may prompt a reassessment of long-term career strategies within the global technology sector, affecting thousands of skilled workers.

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This disruption signals that visa-dependent roles carry heightened risk. You must diversify your value proposition beyond simple service delivery. Focus on acquiring skills that command premium rates and offer greater mobility, such as cloud architecture or cybersecurity. Professionals in affected firms should immediately update their portfolios and engage with recruiters in markets with more stable immigration policies, such as Europe or Canada. Develop niche expertise in high-demand areas to make yourself indispensable regardless of regulatory shifts. Network aggressively to uncover remote opportunities or roles with firms not subject to this suspension. Treat this as a catalyst to upskill in strategic technologies, ensuring your career resilience is not tied to a single geographic visa programme.

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