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US-India Forum Defends Green Cards, H-1B Amid Tech Crackdown
A business group called USISPF says skilled immigrants help the United States grow and create new ideas.
It says Green Cards and H-1B visas have helped many workers build careers in the country.
The government has suspended eight technology companies from a process used to support some workers' Green Card applications.
Officials say the action is about alleged fraud and misuse.
USISPF says it also wants immigration rules to be followed fairly.
But it says the country should not overlook the contributions of skilled workers from other countries.
The group pointed to Indian Americans as one example of people contributing to businesses, technology and taxes.
The suspension affects a Green Card certification process and does not automatically cancel existing H-1B visas.
The US-India Strategic Partnership Forum defended the economic value of the Green Card and H-1B programmes.
The Trump administration suspended eight technology companies from the PERM programme, citing alleged fraud and misuse.
USISPF cited 2022 Census data showing $2.1 trillion in combined household income and $579.2 billion in federal, state and local taxes.
The forum said Indian Americans make up about 1.5% of the US population and contribute around 6% of its GDP.
USISPF supported efforts to prevent immigration fraud while urging policymakers to preserve the benefits of skilled legal immigration.
- Who
- The US-India Strategic Partnership Forum and the Trump administration.
- What
- USISPF defended employment-based immigration programmes as the administration suspended eight companies from the PERM programme over alleged fraud and misuse.
- Where
- The United States.
- When
- USISPF issued its statement on Friday; the article does not specify the date.
- Why
- USISPF said legal immigration supports innovation, jobs and US competitiveness, while also supporting efforts to prevent fraud and abuse.
Enforcing Immigration Rules
Preserving Skilled-Talent Benefits
Response to alleged abuse
Enforcing Immigration Rules
The administration cited alleged fraud and misuse of immigration pathways in suspending the companies from PERM.
Preserving Skilled-Talent Benefits
USISPF supports preventing fraud and abuse, while arguing that enforcement should recognize the broader benefits of legal immigration.
Domestic workers and global talent
Enforcing Immigration Rules
USISPF said abuse can undermine the domestic job market and that programmes must operate with integrity.
Preserving Skilled-Talent Benefits
USISPF also said the United States should attract global technology talent to sustain its position as a technology leader.
Key facts
- Affected companies
- Microsoft, Adobe, Cognizant, Infosys, Tata Consultancy Services, Wipro, HCL Technologies and Capgemini.
- Programme affected
- Permanent Labour Certification (PERM), a step in the employer-sponsored Green Card process.
- Combined household income
- $2.1 trillion, according to USISPF's analysis of 2022 US Census Bureau data.
- Taxes cited
- $382.9 billion in federal taxes and $196.3 billion in state and local taxes.
- Spending power cited
- $1.6 trillion.
- Indian American contribution
- About 1.5% of the US population and around 6% of US GDP, according to USISPF.
- Unicorn companies
- USISPF said Indian Americans co-founded 72 of 648 US unicorn companies in 2024.
- H-1B visa impact
- The PERM suspension does not automatically cancel existing H-1B visas, but could disrupt some employees' paths to permanent residency.
Quotes
US-India Strategic Partnership Forum
A business advocacy organization focused on US-India strategic ties.
“We share the administration's goal of helping the United States succeed as a global technology leader by attracting the best global technology talent while sustaining a strong domestic job market.”
NDTV
“The Green Card and H-1B programs are among the United States' most significant economic policy success stories.”
NDTV
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