India Criticizes US Decision to Suspend PERM Visa Program for Firms Like Microsoft
The Indian government has criticized the Trump administration's decision to suspend the Permanent Labor Certification (PERM) program, which affects companies like Microsoft and other Indian firms. The move was described as contrary to shared ambitions between India and the US in a statement from the foreign ministry on Friday. This suspension impacts U.S.-based employment-based green card applications for permanent residency. Multiple companies were affected by this decision announced earlier that week. While no immediate details about reinstatement or exceptions have been provided, the action has sparked diplomatic concern over its implications for bilateral relations and business operations between India and the United States. India's response highlights growing tensions around immigration policy and labor mobility in a key economic partnership.
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