Sridhar Vembu Urges Indian Talent In US To Come Back After Green Card Tightening
Sridhar Vembu urges Indian visa holders in US to return home.
Zoho Corporation founder Sridhar Vembu has urged Indian professionals residing in the United States on temporary visas to consider returning to India, following reported changes in U.S. immigration rules related to Green Card processing. According to the policy update referenced in reports, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has clarified that certain foreign nationals living temporarily in the country can no longer pursue permanent residency from within the United States. Instead, applicants are required to return to their home countries to complete the Green Card process.
The move is described by U.S. authorities as part of an effort to ensure immigration procedures align more strictly with existing legal frameworks. Reacting to the development on social media platform X, Sridhar Vembu called on Indian visa holders to reassess their long-term plans and consider relocating back to India. He framed the decision as one involving “self-respect,” suggesting that returning home could be seen not as a setback but as an opportunity to contribute to India’s growth and development.
In his remarks, Vembu acknowledged that such a transition could be perceived as a personal or professional sacrifice by some individuals. However, he argued that the broader shift in immigration policy could serve as a turning point for India to retain skilled professionals and strengthen its domestic technology and innovation ecosystem, particularly in sectors reliant on global talent.
Also Read: Sridhar Vembu Calls For President’s Rule As Tamil Nadu Political Crisis Deepens
The appeal comes amid ongoing global debates around skilled migration and talent retention, especially within the technology industry, where Indian professionals form a significant portion of the workforce in the United States. Observers note that policy changes affecting residency pathways often have wider implications for both sending and receiving countries in terms of innovation, labour markets, and long-term workforce planning.
While reactions to the immigration policy shift remain mixed, Vembu’s comments have added to a growing discussion in India’s tech community about reverse migration and the potential benefits of returning skilled professionals contributing directly to domestic industry growth and startup ecosystems.
Also Read: Ashneer Grover Questions Sridhar Vembu's NRI Return-to-India Appeal: 'Look at the Numbers'
