In a recent development, Amazon Inc. AMZN According to reports, the company has declared it won’t sponsor any more U.S. Green Card for foreign workers until the end of this year.
What happened?Business Insider reports that Amazon informed employees of its decision earlier in the year to pause all new PERM applications until 2024. reported On Wednesday, based upon an internal announcement.
The PERM application, which is managed by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), is the first step in obtaining a Green Card. The PERM process is designed to ensure that foreign workers’ entry does not adversely affect the job prospects, wages and conditions of U.S. employees.
Amazon halted PERM application in 2023. The company reviewed “labor market requirements and immigration conditions” before deciding to extend the suspension through 2024.
In the memo, it was stated that “it has been determined that we will not be able to continue filing PERMs until 2024.”
Amazon spokesperson Margaret Callahan Email was used to respond to Benzinga queries.
We have temporarily suspended our permanent certification program due to the government’s Green Card requirements. “We know that this situation is very difficult for the affected employees and are working to find alternative immigration paths as quickly as possible”, she said.
Callahan added that Amazon was working on “alternative pathways for immigration” to help affected employees. The company will help those employees who cannot find an alternative pathway to stay in the U.S. to facilitate a transfer from country to country within Amazon. The team remains optimistic that the program will resume this year despite its setback.
As per Jennifer GordonProfessor of immigration and labor laws at Fordham University. Now these companies must prove that their laid-off employees are unqualified to fill the positions meant for foreigners. Before filing for PERM, they must also inform employees who have been laid off within the last six months of job opportunities.
What It MeansAmazon’s Chief Financial Officer spoke out against the company earlier this year. Hinted at further possible layoffs Amazon’s CEO, Jeff Bezos has said that the company is still a success despite its financial achievements. Amazon’s CEO, Andy JassyThe company also stated its commitment to cutting costs while investing in Artificial Intelligence (AI), hinting at the potential for further job reductions. The move to AI Automation could have a negative impact on the workforce.
The following is a list of F. Oliver Yang A business immigration attorney is a good choice. Business immigration is important For American innovation and competitiveness. He wants to raise public awareness of the benefits that foreign workers and immigrants can bring.
Prices are being lowered. According to Bloomberg, Amazon closed its stock at $172.66 on Wednesday. This is a decrease of 2.23% from $176.59 the day before. Benzinga Pro.
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Note from the editor: The story was updated to include a statement by Amazon regarding the suspension of sponsorship for green cards.
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