U.S. suspends permanent labour certification filings by Cognizant, Cloudera
The U.S. Department of Labour has suspended permanent labour certification filings for Cognizant and Cloudera as part of a broader crackdown on visa fraud. Officials stated that the investigation is focused on protecting American workers and ensuring compliance with immigration laws.
Why it matters
This action impacts the hiring practices of major IT firms and reflects the Trump administration's aggressive stance on H-1B and PERM visa programs.
The U.S. has suspended Cognizant’s permanent labour certification filings, considered as the first step for acquiring a green card, amid the Donald Trump administration’s campaign against alleged visa fraud.
The U.S. Department of Labour Inspector General Anthony D’Esposito announced on Tuesday (September 8, 2026) that he has suspended the permanent labour certification filings by Cognizant, founded in Chennai, and Cloudera.
“Threats to American workers will NOT be tolerated,” Mr. D’Esposito said.
Mr. D’Esposito added that the investigation into the two companies was conducted in coordination with the White House Fraud Task Force and other officials.
“Fighting fraud is a TEAM SPORT. @Sonderling47 and I are for real. @Cognizant’s PERM filings are suspended. @DOLOIG is on the hunt,” Mr. D’Esposito said, referring to Keith Sonderling, Acting Secretary, Department of Labour.
“Alongside @WHFraudTF, we’re following facts, fraud and finances. Handcuffs await," Mr. D’Esposito said.
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