Infosys Ltd, one of India’s largest information technology services companies, has said the US government’s suspension of new and pending applications under the Permanent Labor Certification (PERM) programme is not expected to have a material impact on its operations.
In a statement dated October 10, 2026, filed with Indian and US stock exchanges, the company said it was aware of the decision announced by the US Department of Labor to suspend new and pending PERM applications by certain companies, including Infosys.
“We do not anticipate yesterday’s announcement of such suspension to have a material impact on the organisation,” the company said.
Infosys added that it welcomed the opportunity to work with the Department of Labor and other relevant government agencies to address any questions they might have. The company said it would make further disclosures if required under applicable regulatory standards.
US immigration move under scrutiny
The suspension places the PERM programme in focus for Indian IT services companies that employ professionals across international markets.
The programme is associated with the process through which employers seek permanent labour certification for certain foreign workers in the US. The suspension of new and pending applications could affect the processing of employment-based immigration cases covered by the move.
However, Infosys has not indicated any immediate material business impact from the suspension. Its statement does not quantify the number of applications affected or provide details of the specific employees or business functions involved.
The company has also not outlined any changes to its US staffing strategy in response to the announcement.
Infosys highlights local workforce investments
Reiterating its long-term commitment to the US market, Infosys said it had invested in building a strong local workforce as well as technology and innovation hubs in the country.
The company said it remained committed to its employees, clients and communities across the US and to complying with all applicable laws and regulations.
The emphasis on local employment and technology infrastructure underscores the importance of the US market to Infosys, even as immigration regulations remain a potential source of uncertainty for the IT services industry.
Regulatory uncertainty remains a risk
Infosys acknowledged that changes in US immigration regulations form part of the broader set of risks that could affect its future business performance.
In its exchange filing, the company listed evolving regulatory requirements, competition for talent, its ability to attract and retain personnel, wage increases, economic uncertainty and geopolitical developments among the factors that could influence actual outcomes.
The company also cautioned that its forward-looking statements were subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties.
For now, Infosys has indicated that the US decision is not expected to have a material impact on the organisation. The extent of any longer-term implications will depend on the scope and implementation of the suspension and its implications for the company’s workforce and immigration-related processes.