US Suspends Cognizant Green Card Filings Over Visa Fraud Probe

The US government has suspended permanent labor certification filings for Cognizant and Cloudera pending an investigation into alleged visa abuse.

The probe focuses on potential fraud within the PERM application process, which is critical for foreign workers seeking permanent residency.

Cognizant shares faced downward pressure as the company prepares to address the regulatory scrutiny regarding its immigration compliance practices.