H-1B to green card freeze: Inside JD Vance’s move, India’s response & reality of data

The US government’s reported suspension of PERM processing for eight companies, including Microsoft, Infosys, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Wipro, has raised questions about the future of green cards for Indian tech professionals. US Vice President JD Vance accused companies of abusing the system and described H-1B workers as “indentured servants”, prompting a sharp response from India’s Ministry of External Affairs. The Brief breaks down the difference between H-1B visas and PERM labour certification, examines the latest employer approval data, and explains why Indian IT firms’ reduced dependence on new H-1B hires may not tell the whole story. Watch the video to find out more.