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Vembu Urges Indian Tech Workers Home After US PERM Suspension

The US has stopped eight technology companies from using a process that can help workers get employer-sponsored Green Cards.

The government says the companies cannot submit new applications through this process, and pending applications are on hold.

The Labour Department has alleged that the companies abused the system.

The articles say this could make the future less certain for some workers hoping to get permanent residency.

The suspension does not automatically cancel existing H-1B visas, according to one report.

Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu said Indians have helped build America's technology sector.

He urged Indian workers in the US to think about returning home.

He said they could help build India's future.

Key facts

Programme: Permanent Labour Certification (PERM), a step in the employer-sponsored Green Card process.
Affected companies: Cognizant, Infosys, Tata Consultancy Services, Wipro, HCL, Capgemini, Microsoft and Adobe.
Application status: No new PERM applications involving the companies will be accepted; pending applications are on hold.
Government allegation: The Labour Department alleged that the affected companies abused the system for foreign workers seeking permanent residency.
US official: Labour Secretary Keith Sonderling announced the suspension.
H-1B visas: One report says the suspension does not automatically cancel existing H-1B visas or prevent the companies from employing H-1B workers.
Vembu's appeal: He urged Indian visa holders in the US to consider returning to India and help build the country.

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