DOL Suspends Microsoft, Adobe, and Six Other Firms from PERM Process

The Department of Labor has suspended Microsoft, Adobe, and six other IT firms from the PERM labor certification process, which is required for most employer sponsored green cards. New applications from these companies are blocked, and pending cases are reportedly on hold. Officials cited federal investigations and concerns about hiring foreign workers amid U.S. layoffs. No end date has been announced. The suspension does not affect other employers or change existing work authorization.