12/10/2026
The American dream is getting harder to navigate for Indian tech professionals.
The US administration has suspended 8 major tech companies, including Tata Consultancy Services, Infosys, Wipro, and Cognizant, from the PERM green card programme.
This does not automatically cancel existing H-1B visas. The immediate concern is the green card pathway, particularly for employees whose long-term US residency depends on employer-sponsored permanent labour certification.
For professionals who have spent years building careers in the US, delays can affect far more than paperwork. They can influence family decisions, job changes, financial planning, and whether staying in the country remains practical.
The impact could be especially difficult for early-career and mid-level professionals who rely on traditional IT consulting firms to sponsor their US careers.
For India's IT industry, the implications go beyond immigration.
For decades, access to global markets and talent mobility have been important parts of the industry's growth model. Greater uncertainty around overseas employment could push companies to rethink how they hire, deploy talent, and serve international clients.
At Toqsoft, we believe that world-class software engineering thrives on talent, innovation, and strategic collaboration, regardless of geographic borders.
That means investing in strong engineering teams, modern cloud platforms, custom web and mobile applications, AI/ML, IoT, and secure digital products that can serve customers across markets.
Technology services will continue to evolve. The companies that adapt their delivery models, strengthen their capabilities, and create value beyond cost advantages will be better positioned to navigate that change.
For Indian IT businesses, the next competitive advantage may come from building globally relevant capabilities, not just expanding their overseas workforce.
Is your business prepared to grow across markets even when the rules change? Let's talk.
