The suspension of the green card application process could make it more difficult for overseas candidates, particularly in the tech industry, to reside in the US for work. Both companies have halted the PERM applications until next year.
Amazon and Google have halted green card applications for immigrants in the United States for 2024, citing recent tech industry layoffs, including those at Microsoft. This decision adds to the challenges faced by foreign workers, especially in the tech sector. Both companies have paused PERM applications, which are crucial for obtaining permanent labor certification and initiating the green card process. Amazon announced the suspension earlier this year, extending it through 2024, while Google suspended PERM applications in January 2023, coinciding with layoffs.
US News: Amazon and Google have suspended US green card applications for immigrants throughout 2024, citing heightened competition amid recent tech layoffs. Th
WASHINGTON: A presidential advisory commission has unanimously voted to recommend US President Joe Biden to process all applications for green cards or permanent residency within six months. If this proposal is implemented hundreds will likely bring a huge relief to thousands of Indian-Americans who have been waiting for decades for the Green Card processing. A Green Card is