The United States has suspended access to the Green Card programme for several major Indian IT firms, including Infosys, TCS, Wipro, and HCL, along with other unnamed companies. This decision impacts the ability of these firms to sponsor foreign workers for permanent residency in the US. The suspension stems from concerns regarding potential abuses of the H-1B visa programme and the displacement of American workers. This move is expected to significantly affect the companies’ operations and their ability to send employees to the US on long-term assignments. Industry experts suggest the decision follows investigations into alleged visa fraud and circumvention of immigration laws. The US government has not yet specified the duration of the suspension or the conditions required for reinstatement. This action signals a tightening of immigration policies impacting the Indian IT sector’s US operations.