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India Clarifies US Green Card Suspension Has No Impact on H-1B Visas
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CNBC TV18•09-10-2026, 16:57
India Clarifies US Green Card Suspension Has No Impact on H-1B Visas
- •India stated that the US suspension of the PERM process affects employment-based green cards but leaves H-1B visa statuses and validity completely unchanged.
- •The Ministry of External Affairs emphasized that PERM and H-1B are distinct processes, though PERM suspension could impact permanent residency paths for Indian professionals.
- •India highlighted that skilled worker mobility creates mutual economic benefits and noted that Washington's new measures do not support shared bilateral ambitions.
- •Separately, India strongly condemned remarks by US Vice President JD Vance regarding Indian immigrants, calling them unwarranted, deeply offensive, and historically insensitive.
Key Questions Answered
India clarified that the US suspension of the PERM process does not change the validity or status of existing H-1B visa holders, as PERM and H-1B visas are separate processes.
PERM is a labour certification process generally required for certain employer-sponsored green card applications. Its suspension can affect the path to permanent residence for foreign workers, including Indian professionals.
India criticized US Vice President JD Vance's remarks concerning Indian immigrants as unwarranted and deeply offensive because they failed to recognize the economic contributions of highly educated and skilled Indians.
