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    "headline": "US Suspends Cognizant and Cloudera Green Card Filings",
    "summary": "The US Labor Department has suspended green card filings under the PERM process for Cognizant and Cloudera amid a visa fraud investigation. The probe focuses on allegations involving major IT companies, with authorities emphasizing the protection of American workers and enforcement of immigration laws.",
    "articleBody": "The US Labor Department has suspended green card filings by Cognizant and Cloudera as part of a visa fraud investigation. Inspector General Anthony D’Esposito announced the action on Tuesday, emphasizing that threats to American workers will not be tolerated.\n\nThe suspension targets the permanent labor certification process, known as PERM, which is a key step for foreign workers seeking green cards. The probe focuses on allegations of visa fraud involving some of the largest IT companies. \"Threats to American workers will NOT be tolerated,\" D’Esposito said, highlighting the department’s commitment to protecting domestic employment.\n\nThe investigation has drawn attention to whistleblower reports concerning major firms, including Cognizant. The Labor Department is working closely with the president and vice president to address these issues and ensure compliance with immigration laws.\nयह भी पढ़ें\nUS freezes Cognizant Green Card filings amid new immigration scrutiny\nRisk of EB-1 Green Card Process Halting for Indians in America",
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            "answer": "Inspector General Anthony D’Esposito announced the suspension on Tuesday."
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            "answer": "The probe includes several large IT companies, with whistleblower reports highlighting firms like Cognizant."
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