US PERM Freeze Casts Shadow of Uncertainty Over India's IT Sector
The US Department of Labor has suspended processing PERM labor certification applications for eight major Indian IT firms. This adds to the uncertainty for Indian IT professionals amidst already decades-long green card application backlogs. While direct financial impact on companies may be limited, it could significantly affect individual workers' life plans.
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