Fact check: The US administration suspended Infosys, Tata, Wipro, HCL, and Cognizant from permanent labor certifications, blocking…

Verdict: verified — Trust Score 90/100

The post accurately reports that the US administration, under President Trump, suspended several major IT companies, including Infosys, Tata, Wipro, HCL, Cognizant, Capgemini, Microsoft, and Adobe, from the Permanent Labor Certification Program on October 8, 2026. This action, which blocks thousands of Indian tech workers from green cards, is confirmed by 5 sources, including The Times of India and The Hindu.

verified verification card — Trust Score 90/100
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Original post
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DePewV7TJVO
Verified on
October 9, 2026
Verification ID
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Platform: INSTAGRAM Author: @thenextorder.co --- Caption/Description --- The US government suspended top Indian IT giants including Infosys, Tata, Wipro, HCL, and Cognizant from the Permanent Labor Certification Program. The sudden move prevents these outsourcing firms from sponsoring foreign employees for US green cards. Thousands of Indian tech professionals now face massive career uncertainty, expired visas, and looming threats of forced return. #unitedstates #trump #greencard #tata #infosys Published: 2026-10-08T17:35:04.000Z ---VERIFICATION_SUMMARY--- Platform: INSTAGRAM Author: @thenextorder.co Person shown on screen (from video analysis): likely Ken Cuccinelli What the video shows (from video analysis): A man in a suit and tie is speaking at a podium with a microphone, while several other men in suits stand behind him. An American flag is visible in the background. The setting appears to be a formal press conference or announcement. --- Claims to Verify (grade EVERY one by its id; C1 is the post's core claim) --- C1. (On-screen) The US administration suspended Infosys, Tata, Wipro, HCL, and Cognizant from permanent labor certifications, blocking thousands of Indian tech workers from green cards. C2. (Spoken) The US government is suspending Cognizant, Infosys, Tata, Wipro, HCL, and Capgemini from the permanent labor certification program. C3. (Spoken) The Department of Labor is suspending Microsoft and Adobe from the permanent labor certification program. C4. (Spoken) The Department of Labor will not accept new or process pending permanent labor certification applications involving these companies. C5. (Spoken) President Trump's Department of Labor will ensure American businesses look first to American workers. C6. (Spoken) The Trump administration will not tolerate discrimination against American workers. --- On-Screen Text --- N THE NEXT ORDER Indian Are Banned From Working In The USA Now, Trump Bans Green Cards Thousands Of Indian Techies Face Forced D

Claims analyzed (6)

  1. verified: The US administration suspended Infosys, Tata, Wipro, HCL, and Cognizant from permanent labor certifications, blocking thousands of Indian tech workers from green cards.
    Multiple news sources confirm that on October 8, 2026, the US administration suspended Infosys, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Wipro, HCL Technologies, and Cognizant from the Permanent Labor Certification Program (PERM), which impacts Indian tech workers seeking green cards.
  2. verified: The US government is suspending Cognizant, Infosys, Tata, Wipro, HCL, and Capgemini from the permanent labor certification program.
    News reports confirm that US Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling announced the suspension of Cognizant, Infosys, Tata, Wipro, HCL, and Capgemini from the Permanent Labor Certification Program on October 8, 2026.
  3. verified: The Department of Labor is suspending Microsoft and Adobe from the permanent labor certification program.
    Multiple news outlets report that US Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling announced the Department of Labor's suspension of Microsoft and Adobe from the Permanent Labor Certification Program on October 8, 2026, citing active federal investigations.
  4. verified: The Department of Labor will not accept new or process pending permanent labor certification applications involving these companies.
    News reports confirm that the US Department of Labor announced it would not accept new or process pending Permanent Labor Certification (PERM) applications for the suspended companies.
  5. unverifiable: President Trump's Department of Labor will ensure American businesses look first to American workers.
    The statement aligns with the Trump administration's stated policy objectives and actions regarding immigration and labor, which prioritize American workers. No external source was found for this claim; the submitted post is treated as the origin, not verification evidence. No independent source could be found for this claim, so it is not rated.
  6. unverifiable: The Trump administration will not tolerate discrimination against American workers.
    This statement is consistent with the Trump administration's public stance and policies aimed at protecting American workers and preventing discrimination. No external source was found for this claim; the submitted post is treated as the origin, not verification evidence. No independent source could be found for this claim, so it is not rated.

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