'There could be bumps': Rubio responds to India's concerns over Trump immigration changes

NEW DELHI: (May 24) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday flagged India's concerns with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio over the Trump administration's changes to visa and immigration policies, saying legal mobility should not be adversely impacted by the new approach.

Rubio acknowledged that there could be "some bumps" and "friction points" in the period of transition as the US is trying to improve the immigration system, but ultimately an "efficient" framework will be helpful to every stakeholder.

Ahead of Rubio's arrival in India, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services issued a directive requiring foreigners seeking a green card or permanent residency to return to their native countries to apply. The agency later moderated its stance, but the overall move is still likely to significantly impact a large segment of Indian professionals.