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US suspends visa issuance; Microsoft to provide H-1B data

The US has suspended visa issuance, a broad measure affecting multiple visa categories. Microsoft expects to provide the administration with more information on its H-1B usage, indicating potential scrutiny of tech sector reliance on foreign labor. The scope and duration of the suspension remain unclear, and its impact on legal immigration and business operations is uncertain.

El Financieroabout 10 hours agoUSCredibility 22%View source

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#visa suspension #immigration policy #h-1b #tech sector #microsoft

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developingPoliticsGeopolitics3h ago

US Suspends Major Tech Firms from Foreign Worker Residency & Visa Programs

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