US Green Card Freeze: 5 Indian IT Firms Hit as 8 Companies Face PERM Block | | N18S

A short news segment from CNN-News18 reports that the US has blocked eight companies from the PERM process, the labor certification step for green cards, and that five of them are Indian IT firms. The video notes that more than 230,000 H-1B visas and more than 100,000 green cards have been issued since 2009, and that these are now on hold. The segment asks whether the development is a setback or a brain-gain opportunity for India. The video's description does not give further details about the companies, the reasons for the block, or its expected duration.

• Eight companies reportedly blocked from the US PERM process
• Five of the eight are described as Indian IT firms
• Over 230,000 H-1B visas and 100,000+ green cards since 2009 are cited as now on hold
• The segment frames the issue as a possible setback or brain-gain moment for India

America says NO to Green Cards, India says WELCOME HOME? 8 firms blocked from US PERM- 5 are Indian IT majors. 230,000+ H-1Bs, 100,000+ Green Cards since 2009- now on hold. Is this a setback or a brain-gain moment for India? #USVisaCrackdown #PERMFreeze #IndiaTech #GreenCard #Microsoft n18oc_Shorts CNN-News18 is your trusted source for breaking news, updates, and in-depth analysis from around the world. CNN-News18 is dedicated to bringing you the latest news, trends, and insights, helping you stay informed and up-to-date. Subscribe Now and join our community of informed and engaged viewers. Follow Every Breaking Story LIVE 🔴 Watch News18 LIVE 24x7: https://youtube.com/live/rfDx1HMvXbQ Follow us on Google: news18.co/cn18g Follow CNN News18 on X: https://x.com/CNNnews18 Follow CNN News18 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnnnews18/ Follow CNN News18 on Facebook: facebook.com/cnnnews18 #GetCloserToTheNews with latest headlines on politics, sports and entertainment on news18.com News18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube