Deccan Chronicle · 9 Oct, 12:29 · Business briefing

India slams US Green card suspension for IT firms, blasts Vance's 'indentured servants' remark

India has strongly condemned the United States’ suspension of H-1B visas for IT firms, labelling the move a breach of trust.

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India has strongly condemned the United States’ suspension of H-1B visas for IT firms, labelling the move a breach of trust. The Indian government also criticised remarks by US Vice-President JD Vance, who compared Indian tech workers to indentured servants. This diplomatic row highlights growing tensions in transatlantic tech labour relations. For professionals, the incident signals potential instability in US recruitment pipelines and underscores the need for diversified career strategies amid shifting geopolitical landscapes and immigration policy uncertainties.

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