Washington, Oct. 10 -- The US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) on Friday (local time) highlighted the economic contribution of legal immigration to the United States, emphasising the role of Indian Americans in driving innovation, creating jobs and strengthening the country's global technological competitiveness, amid the US administration's action against several companies under the Permanent Labour Certification (PERM) programme.

In a statement, USISPF said the Green Card and H-1B programmes were among the most significant economic policy success stories of the United States, attracting skilled professionals and contributing to economic growth.

"The Green Card and H-1B programs are among the United States' most significant e...