India calls Vance's remarks on Indian professionals "deeply offensive"; MEA says the green-card curbs do not advance shared ambitions
India's government hit back at US Vice President JD Vance over his remarks on Indian professionals, calling them deeply offensive (The Hindu, Hindustan Times, Mint, Moneycontrol). The External Affairs Ministry said the US steps on PERM do not advance the shared ambitions of the two countries and noted that US history has been shaped by immigrants (Hindustan Times, The Hindu). It also said the workforce offers opportunities for Indians but helps the US as well. TCS told Reuters it sees no impact from the suspension on its workforce strategy. The Economic Times named Infosys and Wipro as hit on Thursday, while a Mint headline names Microsoft and TCS, so the list of firms is not settled. We have not seen the full text of Vance's remarks.
It is unusual for New Delhi to rebuke a US Vice President in public. It shows how much the visa route matters to India's IT sector and to families waiting for green cards.
If you are on an H-1B visa or in the green-card queue, ask your employer's HR what the suspension means for your case, and avoid travel or job changes until it is clear.
A public rebuke defends Indian workers, who fill skilled jobs that US firms say they need.
Washington says it is policing abuse of the system, and a sharper diplomatic tone could harden positions on both sides.
Watch for the official notice that names the firms and gives the duration. Until then, treat every list as provisional.
DailyDrop India edition No. 6 · Morning · SAT., OCT. 10, 2026