‘Indian IT firms comply with local laws’: Nasscom defends industry after US PERM freeze
Nasscom said the US suspension of new PERM applications affects a specific immigration pathway and should not be conflated with skilled talent mobility. It noted Indian technology firms have reduced H-1B reliance, expanded US hiring and maintain compliance with local regulations.
The National Association of Software and Service Companies (Nasscom) defended the Indian IT industry following the US government's temporary suspension of several major technology firms from filing new applications under the Permanent Labour Certification (PERM) programme. Nasscom clarified that this suspension affects a specific immigration pathway and should not be conflated with the broader issue of skilled talent mobility.
The tech giant emphasized that Indian IT firms have reduced their reliance on H-1B visas, expanded local hiring, and strictly adhere to US laws. The H-1B visa program aids in addressing short-term skill gaps in the US, and the suspension will not end existing employees' ability to work. Despite the announced investigations and allegations that companies have abused foreign-worker programmes to replace American workers, Nasscom stated that Indian IT companies will continue to comply with applicable US regulations.
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