PERM is the process US employers use when they want to sponsor a foreign worker for a green card through employment. In practical terms, it is one of the main pathways that allows some H-1B workers, to move from temporary status to permanent residence in the United States. On October 8, 2026 Vice President JD Vance announced that Microsoft, along with Adobe, Cognizant, Infosys, Wipro, Capgemini, HCL Technologies, and Tata Consultancy Services would be suspended from using the PERM process, a step that could prevent the tech leaders from sponsoring certain H-1B workers for permanent residency in the US.
Officials said the suspension would “last as long as it needs to.”
OPINION: O-1 Visas for Influencers
I was recently quoted in an article about O-1B’s for Influencers and their impact on O-1 adjudications in general. After reading the piece, I don’t think my quote accurately reflects my opinion on the topic and so, I wanted to take this opportunity to clarify my thoughts.
I don’t believe influencers applying for O-1B visas displace musicians, artists, designers, architects, or models within the O-1 category. The classification is not zero sum, and multiple professional profiles can qualify at the same time if they independently meet the legal standard. In practice, I continue to see strong cases approved across traditional arts disciplines alongside newer creator driven fields.
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