TCS sees no impact from US green-card programme suspension on workforce strategy - Reuters

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) announced on Friday, October 9, 2026, that it remains unaffected by the United States government’s recent suspension of the Permanent Labor Certification Program (PERM). The company stated that it will comply with all government directives regarding its business operations in the country and emphasized that the suspension will not alter its current workforce strategy or impact its commitments to customer engagements.

The U.S. government announced the suspension of the PERM program for several major IT firms on Thursday, October 8, 2026. In addition to TCS, the list of affected companies includes Cognizant, Infosys, Wipro, HCL, Capgemini, Microsoft, and Adobe. The PERM process is a certification issued by the Department of Labor that allows employers to hire foreign workers for permanent positions in the United States, often serving as a pathway for H-1B visa holders to obtain green cards.

TCS clarified that its reliance on the PERM program has been minimal, noting that its total applications over the past two years were in the single digits. Because of this low volume, the company does not anticipate any disruption to its operations resulting from the suspension.

The company reiterated that its long-term workforce strategy in the United States is primarily focused on the recruitment of local talent. This approach is supported by a robust campus hiring model and a significant presence across 31 offices throughout the country.

As part of its ongoing expansion efforts, TCS reaffirmed its previous commitment to hire an additional 15,000 employees in the United States over the next five years. The firm stated that this initiative is intended to further augment its local workforce and maintain its service capabilities for U.S.-based clients.