India-Founded Cognizant’s US Green Card Filings Suspended Amid Alleged Fraud Probe
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The US Department of Labour has suspended India-founded technology services company Cognizant’s filings under the PERM programme while federal authorities investigate alleged fraud and possible harm to American workers. Labour Department Inspector General Anthony D’Esposito announced the suspension but did not disclose the specific allegations against the company.
Federal Probe Focuses on Alleged Fraud and Impact on US Workers
D’Esposito said his office was working with Labour Department officials and the White House anti-fraud task force. However, authorities have not publicly detailed what alleged fraud is being investigated or how Cognizant’s filings may have affected American workers.
No Criminal Charges Announced Against Cognizant
The material released by the inspector general did not identify any criminal charges against Cognizant. It also did not disclose how many PERM applications are affected or how long the suspension will remain in place.
Cloudera’s PERM Filings Also Suspended
The inspector general separately announced that PERM filings by Cloudera had also been suspended. No specific allegations or criminal charges against the company were disclosed.
Suspension Follows Cognizant’s US Hiring Announcement
The action came a day after India-founded Cognizant announced plans to hire 1,500 US college graduates and expand its Frontier Certified Engineer and Frontier Business Operator workforce to 15,000.
Cognizant was founded in Chennai, India, in 1994 and is now headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey.
PERM Probe Separate From H-1B Programme
PERM is part of the process for employers seeking employment-based green cards for foreign workers. The suspension of PERM filings does not by itself mean Cognizant’s H-1B petitions have been suspended, as H-1B is a separate temporary employment programme.
