India's foreign ministry said the US Department of Labor's actions on PERM (permanent labor certification) are distinct from H-1B visas: suspending PERM will not affect the status of existing H-1B holders or their dependents but may delay employees' US permanent-residence (green-card) processes. New Delhi said talent mobility benefits both countries, that Indian professionals are highly educated and skilled contributors to US innovation, productivity and jobs, and described recent remarks by the

India's foreign ministry said the US Department of Labor's actions on PERM (permanent labor certification) are distinct from H-1B visas: suspending PERM will not affect the status of existing H-1B holders or their dependents but may delay employees' US permanent-residence (green-card) processes. New Delhi said talent mobility benefits both countries, that Indian professionals are highly educated and skilled contributors to US innovation, productivity and jobs, and described recent remarks by the US vice president as lacking basis and offensive. India said it will continue to monitor developments.