India Rebukes US H-1B Suspension and JD Vance Remarks
- On Friday, India's Ministry of External Affairs criticized the United States for suspending 8 tech firms from a green card program, labeling Vice President Vance's description of H-1B workers as "foreign indentured servants" as "deeply offensive."
- The U.S. Department of Labor initiated these suspensions amid a broader crackdown on immigration pathways, accusing affected firms of abusing the system to the disadvantage of American workers.
- Microsoft, Adobe, Cognizant, Infosys, Tata Consultancy Services, Wipro, HCLTech, and Capgemini face the suspension. TCS emphasized hiring local talent across 31 offices in the United States over the next five years.
- Existing H-1B visas remain valid under the suspension, the MEA clarified, though the green card process may delay for eligible employees; Nasscom noted Indian technology companies have reduced H-1B dependence.
- India stated the move does not "advance the shared ambitions of both countries," emphasizing that skilled professionals contribute to U.S. innovation and competitiveness, creating "tremendous mutual benefit" stakeholders should recognize.
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US Vice President JD Vance accused IT companies of exploiting the system to replace American workers with foreign workers and called H-1B visa holders "indentured labor." India reacted sharply to Vance's statement, reminding the US administration that Indian IT talent has made a significant contribution to the American economy.
India reacts to US' PERM move against IT cos Infosys to Wipro, says Vance's 'indentured servants' comments 'unwarranted'
India has criticized US Vice President JD Vance for labeling foreign workers as indentured servants. The Ministry of External Affairs stated that such terminology overlooks the contributions of Indian professionals. It highlighted the economic value and talent mobility that Indian workers bring to the US. Moreover, the MEA stated that restrictions on talent mobility do not advance shared interests.
“Deeply Offensive”: MEA Condemns Vance’s
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday condemned US Vice President JD Vance’s description of H-1B visa workers as “indentured servants”, calling the terminology “deeply offensive” and saying it carries painful historical and colonial legacy connotations. World News | “Deeply Offensive”: MEA Condemns Vance’s "indentured Servants' Remark on H-1B Workers, Says It Carries Colonial Conno…
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