From CNBC · Priyanka Salve · · 40s
India Calls Vance's Immigration Comments 'Deeply Offensive'
India accuses U.S. VP JD Vance of using offensive immigration language.
In brief
India accuses U.S. VP JD Vance of using offensive immigration language. India's government called U.S. Vice President JD Vance's remarks about immigrants 'deeply offensive' in an official statement. Originally reported by CNBC.
India's official response
India's Ministry of External Affairs called U.S. Vice President JD Vance's immigration remarks 'deeply offensive'.
“Such descriptions are unwarranted and ignore the fact that Indian professionals in the United States are highly educated and skilled contributors to its economy and innovation ecosystem”
Vance's immigration warning
Vance warned companies they cannot lay off American workers and replace them with foreign indentured servants.
“Vance said on Thursday that the Trump administration wants foreign and local companies to 'employ American workers'”
H-1B visa impact
70% of H-1B beneficiaries in 2025 were born in India per official data.
“Around 70% of H-1B beneficiaries in 2025 were born in India”
Affected companies
Microsoft, Adobe and major Indian IT firms suspended from U.S. Permanent Labor Certification program.
“The Indian foreign ministry assured its citizens that measures announced by the U.S. will not affect the validity of existing H-1B visas”
What matters most
India's government called U.S. Vice President JD Vance's remarks about immigrants 'deeply offensive' in an official statement.
