What this means for you

Candidates should understand that while these companies can still sponsor work visas, their ability to sponsor US green cards for permanent residency is currently suspended. If long-term US permanent residency with a single employer is a key goal, inquire about the company's long-term immigration support or consider this when evaluating offers. The United States has suspended Microsoft, Adobe, Infosys, Tata Consultancy Services and four other major technology companies from a key employment-based green card programme, affecting skilled foreign workers, including Africans seeking permanent residency through employer sponsorship.