Key U.S. Green Card & Immigration Policy Updates (October 2026)
Key U.S. Green Card & Immigration Policy Updates (October 2026): Key U.S. Green Card & Immigration Policy Updates (October 2026): Major regulatory updates, administrative policy shifts, and visa bulletin changes are shaping the U.S. Green Card process: 1. Temporary PERM Suspensions for Major IT Firms The U.S. Department of Labor suspended several major technology & consulting firms— which incudes TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Cognizant, HCL, Capgemini, Microsoft, & Adobe—from submitting new PERM (Permanent Labor Certification) applications. Impact: PERM certification is the critical first step for foreign workers transitioning from non-immigrant status (like H-1B) to an employment-based Green Card. While existing H-1B status and previously approved Green Card stages remain unaffected, new Green Card filings for eligible employees at these companies face delays. 2. October Visa Bulletin & FY Annual Reset With start of the new fiscal year, the U.S. ...
