India, Oct. 9 -- India has stated that the US administration's decision regarding curbs on the PERM programme for green cards "does not advance shared ambitions."

In a statement from the Ministry of External Affairs on Friday, India noted that the Permanent Labour Certification programme (PERM) is distinct from the H-1B visa programme.

"The suspension of PERM applications does not, by itself, affect the validity of existing H-1B visas or the status of H-1B visa holders and their dependents, though there could be some impact on the permanent-residency/Green Card process of eligible employees of the affected companies," the MEA noted.

The ministry added that talent mobility adds value to both economies, adding that the movement also help...