# Nasscom pushes back on US green card freeze: ‘Immigration, talent mobility distinct issues’

- Published: 2026-10-09T05:01:54.992Z
- Updated: 2026-10-10T10:00:58.192Z
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- Topics: Crime, law and justice, Economy, business and finance, Politics, Science and technology
- Involves: Cognizant, Ellen Freeman, NASSCOM, PERM certification process, PERM labour certification application, PermTrack, Srikanth Velamakanni, Tata Consultancy Services, US Department of Labour, United States, employment-based green cards

## How it developed

- 2026-10-09T05:01:54.992Z - Hindustan Times: [Nasscom pushes back on US green card freeze: ‘Immigration, talent mobility distinct issues’](https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/nasscom-pushes-back-on-us-green-card-freeze-immigration-talent-mobility-distinct-issues-microsoft-reaction-h1b-101791516565330.html)
- 2026-10-10T03:00:34.032Z - Hindustan Times: [Indian IT giants radically reduced green card applications even before US crackdown, data shows](https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/indian-it-giants-radically-reduced-green-card-applications-even-before-us-crackdown-data-shows-101791597810344.html)
- 2026-10-10T10:00:58.192Z - NDTV: ["Work Will Move To India's Talent Base": NASSCOM Chief On US Green Card Row](https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/work-will-move-to-indias-talent-base-nasscom-chief-srikanth-velamakanni-on-us-green-card-row-12165412#publisher=newsstand)

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