The suspension of the US labour certification process for certain technology employers has created uncertainty for Indian professionals pursuing employment-based green cards. For workers whose permanent residence applications depend on PERM, the disruption can affect a critical step in their immigration journey, leaving them to reconsider their employment and long-term plans in the country. PERM is the US Department of Labour's process for certifying that hiring a foreign worker for a permanent position meets applicable labour market requirements. When an employer cannot proceed with this process, the worker's green card application may stall. However, a PERM suspension does not automatically cancel an employee's existing visa or eliminate every route to permanent residence.
