The U.S. Department of Labor suspended permanent labor certification (PERM) filings for Cognizant. This process serves as a mandatory step for foreign workers seeking employment-based green cards.
Federal authorities initiated the suspension during an investigation into allegations of visa fraud. The Labor Department’s Inspector General stated that threats to American workers will not be tolerated.
Cognizant currently operates as one of the largest H-1B visa petitioners in the United States. The freeze threatens the company's ability to retain foreign talent and staff domestic projects.
Officials have not disclosed specific details regarding the allegations. The duration of the suspension also remains undisclosed.