October 9, 2026 1:50 PM
PERM suspension does not automatically affect existing H-1B visas: MEA
India has expressed concern over the US Department of Labor's decision concerning the Permanent Labor Certification (PERM) programme for certain companies, stating that the move does not advance the shared ambitions of the two countries. In a statement, India clarified that PERM is distinct from the H-1B visa programme. The suspension of PERM applications does not, by itself, affect the validity of existing H-1B visas or the status of H-1B visa holders and their dependents, though there could b...