US Suspends Green Card Certification for 8 Tech Firms as Musk Questions Ambani’s Influence in India

The US has suspended employment-based permanent residency certification for eight technology companies. The move comes as Elon Musk questions Mukesh Ambani’s influence over India’s telecom market amid delays in Starlink’s commercial launch.

On October 8, the US suspended the participation of eight technology companies in the official certification process for employment-based permanent residency.

The companies include India-based Tata Consultancy Services, Infosys, Wipro and HCL. The list also includes US-based Microsoft, Adobe, Cognizant and Capgemini.

According to the US Secretary of Labor, the department will not accept new applications from these firms. It will also halt the processing of applications that are already pending.

US Vice President JD Vance has accused the companies of hiring foreign workers to replace local employees. He has also accused them of exploiting employment-related regulations.

Musk Questions Ambani’s Influence Over India’s Telecom Market

Meanwhile, Elon Musk has criticized delays in the launch of Starlink’s commercial services in India. Musk alleged that certain influential business figures were creating obstacles to protect their monopoly and influence over the country’s telecommunications market.

Musk referred to Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani while questioning who held the real power in India. He asked whether Ambani was the person calling the shots in the country.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi responded to Musk’s question. Gandhi said there was another person who needed to be identified. However, he did not reveal the individual’s name.

Musk thanked Gandhi for his response. He also described the situation as concerning.