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The Economic Times
The Economic Times

Trump administration’s PERM suspension: Can H-1B workers stay in the US if green card filings are blocked?

The Trump administration’s decision to suspend Microsoft, Cognizant and some othercompanies from the US employment-based green card labour certification programme could delay permanent residency plans for Indian professionals working at these firms.

The move does not automatically cancel existing H-1B visas, but itcould complicate matters for workers approaching the six-year limit on their temporary work status.

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