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India · Updated 8 Oct, 11:40 pm IST

US temporarily suspends tech firms from PERM; Nasscom urges separation

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Why it matters for readers: This is a policy change that affects how tech companies apply for permanent US work authorisations.

  • The US Department of Labor temporarily suspended certain IT companies from filing new PERM applications.1
  • The action affects Indian technology companies operating in the US, including Tata, Infosys, HCL and Wipro.1
  • Nasscom said immigration and skilled talent mobility are two distinct issues and should not be conflated.1
  • The suspension adds to uncertainty for Indian IT outsourcers that rely on cross-border movement of skilled professionals.1
  • Nasscom highlighted that the H-1B programme has historically helped address short-term skill gaps in the US.1
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