The United States suspends Cognizant’s PERM filings for employment-based green cards, according to reports. The suspension comes as the government investigates possible fraud or misuse involving employment-related visa and residency processes.
PERM (Program Electronic Review Management) filings are tied to permanent employment and can be part of the pathway to U.S. employment-based permanent residency. This process is distinct from the H-1B programme, which allows qualifying employers to hire foreign professionals on a temporary basis. Sources describe the current action as potentially affecting foreign workers who rely on Cognizant-sponsored PERM petitions for long-term immigration outcomes.
Outlets focus on different implications of the suspension: some emphasize the legal and procedural linkage between PERM and permanent residency, while others highlight uncertainty for affected employees. Across reporting, the central point remains that the federal investigation has led to an official halt in Cognizant’s green card-related filings, rather than an immediate final determination about individual cases or overall eligibility.
