After US, Singapore Too Embraces Protectionism; Stops Issuing Visas For Indian IT Professionals

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After US, Singapore Too Embraces Protectionism; Stops Issuing Visas For Indian IT Professionals

Mohul Ghosh

3 Min Read

 

If you thought that Donald Trump-led USA is the only country which is stopping the inflow of skilled professionals in their country, then think again.

In an anti-free-market move, Singapore is now stopping Indian IT professionals from entering their country as their issuance of work visa has dropped “to a trickle”, in the last 12 months.

In a clear cut case of protectionism, Singapore Govt. is indirectly forcing Indian firms to only hire local talent.

And the after-effects are clearly visible, as most of the IT biggies are now slowly but gradually moving away from Singapore, and establishing their presence elsewhere.

Protectionism By Singapore?

As per a report published by TOI, it has been revealed that Singapore is using a regulation called “Economic Needs Test” or ENT to deny a visa to Indian IT professionals. ENT requires compliance with some economic criteria, using which, they are forcing Indian firms to only hire local talent.

Same like the US, Singapore is actually using a maze of regulations and laws to protect their own citizens, and ensuring that only they get jobs in IT firms.

Nasscom president R Chandrashekhar said, “This (visa problem) has been lingering for a while but since early-2016, visas are down to a trickle. All Indian companies have received communication on fair consideration, which basically means hiring local people,”

As per unofficial reports, leading Indian IT firms such as HCL, TCS, along with Infosys, Wipro, Cognizant, L&T Infotech and others are now considering to relocate from Singapore and establish their overseas offices in other countries.

Indian Govt. Strikes Back

Meanwhile, after analysing the scenario, and understanding the fact that Singapore Govt. wants only locals for IT jobs, Indian Govt. has decided to put on hold the crucial Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) between India and Singapore.

As per reports, Indian Govt. is upset over Singapore denying work visa to Indian IT professionals, and consider it as a violation of trade pact signed under Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA).

An Indian official said, “They (Singapore) are doing it despite the CECA clearly stating that there will be no ENT or quotas on agreed services. This is a violation of the agreement,”

If CECA is put on hold, then trade ties between India and Singapore can come to screeching halt, and mutual trade relations can severely hamper.

Interestingly, after US Govt. started imposing newer, stricter rules against H1-B visa holders and Indian IT firms established in the US, other frontiers opened up for Indian professionals.

Japan has already rolled out a red carpet for Indian skilled workers, whereas European Union has welcomed Indian IT professionals with open arms.

 

We will keep you updated as we receive more information on Singapore’s objections to Indian IT professionals. Do share your views by commenting right here!

[dasara_bullodu]

Piccha fruits these guys are making a strong case for developed India

[mastercheif]

Narsi paristhithi yenti ?

[crazymatta]

36 minutes ago, mastercheif said:

Narsi paristhithi yenti ?

already booked one-way ticket to chennai anta 

[Luke]

#maagavale

[Android_Halwa]

ie BOT gallu edaki poina nashanam chesi vastunaru kada...

[ronitreddy]

LOL

[reality]

Idhi CBN mundhe uhinchaadu, Manam Singapur ki povatam endhi...ani... Singapur ne mana daggaraku thesthunnadu.,,

[Luke]

2 minutes ago, reality said:

Idhi CBN mundhe uhinchaadu, Manam Singapur ki povatam endhi...ani... Singapur ne mana daggaraku thesthunnadu.,,

 

2 minutes ago, ronitreddy said:

LOL

 

[crazymatta]

5 minutes ago, Android_Halwa said:

ie BOT gallu edaki poina nashanam chesi vastunaru kada...

 nxt aa africa vaadu bhi restrictn pettalanta naa matta

[Spartan]

low level jobs cheskunenta varaku ye country noru lepadu.

ade white collar jobs teskoni..koncham dabbul sampadinchadam modalpettagane..vallaki madnutundi.

so all countries started this ..free trade concept india manesi China laga..own ga develop cheskoni..IT services kavalante ma country lo ne setup cheyandi leda meme manf cheskuntam ane level ki develop ayyenta varaku..NRI's di ila visa la meeda depend ayye bustand batuke...

[dasara_bullodu]

8 minutes ago, Spartan said:

low level jobs cheskunenta varaku ye country noru lepadu.

ade white collar jobs teskoni..koncham dabbul sampadinchadam modalpettagane..vallaki madnutundi.

so all countries started this ..free trade concept india manesi China laga..own ga develop cheskoni..IT services kavalante ma country lo ne setup cheyandi leda meme manf cheskuntam ane level ki develop ayyenta varaku..NRI's di ila visa la meeda depend ayye bustand batuke...

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chinna logic miss ayyavu .. services anedi run cheyyali ante backend lo hardware undali ... adi China ki undi India ki ledu .. it's not something that could be built in thin air..

manufacturing weak avatam valla manam oka range lo debba aipoyam... ippudu dani real pain telustundi India ki

ippati daka global ga manam adindi oka game ... maata sayam game,

ippudu real saayam lekapothe  ass lick..

soft power soft power ani nettukoccharu ..

mana country lo hardware, core concepts nerpinchi.. aa Engineers ni galiki vadileste em jaruguddo next 5 yrs lo telustundi

Africa vadu kooda UN ki velli complain chesta ane stage ki velladu ninna

 

ippudu India cheyyagaligedi okkate .. Jai AWS Jai Startups

[Android_Halwa]

Domestic IT sector can only save the face...

States will be spending a lot in the next 10-20 years on new projects and upgrades...everything will be digitalised..

But US lo jeethalu tinnoniki India la rupees tinadam kastam...but people who are starting in India...they have a chance..

[Spartan]

19 minutes ago, dasara_bullodu said:

Chinna logic miss ayyavu .. services anedi run cheyyali ante backend lo hardware undali ... adi China ki undi India ki ledu .. it's not something that could be built in thin air..

manufacturing weak avatam valla manam oka range lo debba aipoyam... ippudu dani real pain telustundi India ki

ippati daka global ga manam adindi oka game ... maata sayam game,

ippudu real saayam lekapothe  ass lick..

soft power soft power ani nettukoccharu ..

mana country lo hardware, core concepts nerpinchi.. aa Engineers ni galiki vadileste em jaruguddo next 5 yrs lo telustundi

Africa vadu kooda UN ki velli complain chesta ane stage ki velladu ninna

 

ippudu India cheyyagaligedi okkate .. Jai AWS Jai Startups

i said the same thing no.

[dasara_bullodu]

2 minutes ago, Spartan said:

i said the same thing no.

Oh anxiety ekkuva ai  didn't see the line "meme manf cheskuntam ane level ki develop ayyenta varaku.." ...