US Suspends Microsoft From Green Card Program in Visa Crackdown
What Happened
The US administration has suspended Microsoft from the PERM labor certification program, a key step used by employers to sponsor foreign workers for employment-based green cards. JD Vance accused Microsoft of abusing the system and argued that companies should prioritize hiring American workers. The administration also announced similar action against several major IT and outsourcing firms, including Infosys, Tata, Wipro, HCL, Cognizant, Capgemini and Adobe.
Key Takeaways
The move marks a significant escalation in the Trump administration's scrutiny of H-1B and employment-based immigration programs, potentially affecting foreign professionals seeking permanent residency through some of the world's largest technology companies.