India Addresses US PERM Suspension, Rejects “Deeply Offensive” Remarks by US Vice President

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Government of India, issued an official statement on October 9, 2026, addressing the United States Department of Labour’s recent decision to suspend the Permanent Labour Certification (PERM) programme for certain companies. The statement seeks to clarify the distinction between temporary work visas and permanent residency pathways while sharply criticising … Read more