'Build here. Scale here. Die here' - Pan IIT Alumni India Chairman on US PERM, H1-B news from Trump Admin
The Trump administration suspended the Permanent Labor Certification (PERM) programme for eight IT companies. It also launched probes into several universities amid strained in India-US ties.
Pan IIT Alumni India, representing over 23 IIT institutions, has urged its members to return to India following recent US immigration policy uncertainties. The organization expressed concern over the PERM labour certification and H-1B visa processes under the Trump administration. "India now offers better opportunities," the statement read.
The group warned against stereotyping Indian professionals, emphasizing their substantial contributions to the US economy. Chairman Prabhat Kumar urged IIT engineers to build and scale their impact in India, stating that a visa was never a stable foundation for a career. The PERM programme, crucial for sponsoring foreign professionals, was suspended by the Trump administration, causing uncertainty for workers seeking green cards.
India, however, remains a significant contributor to US innovation, with IIT alumni excelling in research, product development, and job creation.
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