Trump Administration Suspends Microsoft from Green Card Program
The U.S. administration has suspended eight companies, including Microsoft, from a program allowing foreign workers to apply for green cards. The move targets hiring practices within the technology sector.
Washington D.C. – The Trump administration announced it is suspending eight companies, including Microsoft and Adobe, from a program that allows foreign workers to apply for green cards, according to a report by Politico. The action specifically affects IT services firms.
The administration has argued that such programs are being abused. Representative JD Vance has accused Microsoft of replacing American workers with foreign labor. Vance claims Microsoft has secured approval for numerous H-1B visas and green cards while simultaneously laying off U.S. workers.
H-1B visas are intended for highly skilled workers in fields experiencing labor shortages. The technology sector is the largest user of these visas. Microsoft was listed as a significant recipient of H-1B visas, according to data from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
The suspension raises concerns within the tech industry, which relies heavily on international talent. This action could complicate the recruitment of skilled foreign workers to the United States and impact the sector's growth.