Infosys, TCS did not abuse visa norms: US

MUMBAI, INDIA: Infosys and Tata Consultancy Services have received a clean chit cleared of all charges on allegations of misuse of work visa by the US department of labor.

The US Department of Labor investigated allegations in June that the companies flouted visa norms while bringing technology workers to the country for a project with electric utility Southern California Edison.

"Infosys is pleased to report that the US Department of Labor concluded its investigation with a determination of compliance regarding labour condition applications filed in the Southern California Edison project," the company said in a prepared statement.

In a separate statement, TCS maintained, "Audits by the Department of Labor have taken place from time to time and TCS has always been found to be compliant. TCS attaches the highest importance to a strict compliance programme and abides by all regulatory requirements and visa laws."

It must be recalled that the Department of Labor had initiated probe into allegations that many of SCE's 500-odd workers, laid off by the company, were made to train immigrant replacements on temporary visas brought in by the Indian firms.