Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest information technology services company, said on Friday that the United States’ action against a programme linked to green card applications was not expected to affect its workforce strategy or operations with clients.
 

The company said its applications under the US Permanent Labour Certification Programme, known as PERM, had remained in single digits over the past two years. It also highlighted its focus on recruiting local talent in the United States.
 

The US government suspended eight IT companies from the programme on Thursday. The companies include TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Cognizant and Microsoft. The programme is associated with the process through which employers seek permanent residency for foreign employees.
 

The US authorities have alleged that the process has prevented American citizens from accessing employment opportunities.
 

TCS Says Impact on Operations Is Unlikely
 

In a statement, TCS said the limited number of PERM applications it had filed in the past two years meant that the suspension was unlikely to affect its workforce planning or client engagements.
 

The company said it had taken note of the US government’s announcement concerning the Permanent Labour Certification Programme and would comply with any directions issued by the US Department of Labor.
 

TCS also emphasised that its hiring strategy in the United States was centred on local talent, supported by a strong campus recruitment system.
 

Company Plans 15,000 More US Jobs
 

Despite the suspension, TCS reiterated its previously announced plan to recruit an additional 15,000 people in the United States over the next five years.
 

The company said the planned recruitment would help strengthen its local workforce, reflecting its continued emphasis on hiring talent within the country.
 

NASSCOM Says Immigration and Skilled Talent Mobility Are Different Issues
 

Following the US action against eight technology companies, including major Indian IT firms, industry body NASSCOM said immigration and the movement of skilled talent were two separate issues and should not be viewed through the same lens.
 

The development comes amid increased scrutiny of the programme used by employers to seek permanent residency for foreign workers. TCS, however, maintained that its limited PERM application numbers and focus on local recruitment meant the suspension was not expected to disrupt its workforce strategy or client operations.