Economy
US Suspends Cognizant Green Card Filings Amid Visa Fraud Probe
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THE BRIEF
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The US Department of Labor has suspended permanent labour certification (PERM) filings for Cognizant as part of a nationwide investigation into alleged H-1B and PERM visa fraud.
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Cognizant, which reported 3,510 H-1B visa approvals as of June 30, 2026, is now barred from submitting new applications until the federal probe concludes.
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The action follows a coordinated effort by the White House Fraud Task Force and the Department of Labor to address threats to American workers within employment visa programs.