India condemns U.S. Senator JD Vance's remarks comparing Indian IT workers to indentured servants
The U.S. Department of Labor suspended PERM processing for eight firms, affecting Indian IT companies. The move may impact Green Card processes. U.S. Vice President JD Vance described H-1B workers as indentured servants, sparking Indian criticism.
- The ministry stated that PERM suspension does not affect existing H-1B visas.
- The ministry stated that talent mobility benefits both economies.
- The US Department of Labor suspended processing for eight firms under PERM.
- JD Vance described H-1B visa workers as indentured servants.
- The ministry stated that US steps do not advance the shared ambitions of both countries.
- The ministry of external affairs called JD Vance's remarks unwarranted and deeply offensive.
Outlets: Hindustan Times, International: Top News And Analysis, Mint, Semafor, The Business Standard (BD), The Economic Times, The Hindu (International), The Indian Express, Times of India (Top)
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