Green Card Update: Map Shows Nations Most Exposed to Trump Admin Visa Block
Summary
The Trump administration announced a new visa block that stops several tech companies from applying for green cards for their H-1B visa workers. This action targets companies allegedly using the program to hire cheaper foreign workers instead of Americans. India is the country most affected by this visa restriction.Key Facts
- The visa block affects tech companies like Microsoft and Adobe, preventing them from applying for green cards for workers on H-1B visas.
- Vice President JD Vance said companies abusing the green card system to hire cheaper labor will have their access to the PERM program stopped.
- Companies like Cognizant, Infosys, Tata, Wipro, HCL, and Capgemini are suspended from the program due to these new rules.
- India accounts for 70% of H-1B visa approvals, making it the most impacted country by this change.
- China is the second most affected with 49,161 beneficiaries, followed by countries like the Philippines, Canada, and South Korea.
- The H-1B visa lets U.S. employers hire foreign workers for specialized jobs, usually requiring a bachelor's degree.
- The program has been criticized for allowing employers to pay lower wages and reduce jobs for American workers.
- USCIS announced it reached the cap for H-1B visa petitions for fiscal year 2027, showing continued strong demand.
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