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US suspends Microsoft, Adobe from green card program over alleged fraud

The US government has suspended Microsoft, Adobe, and several large IT firms from a skilled-worker green card program, citing alleged fraud and aiming to push companies to hire more Americans. This marks a significant enforcement action against major tech employers, potentially signaling a broader shift in US immigration policy. The full scope of the suspensions and the specific allegations remain unclear, but the move could impact tech sector hiring and talent flows.

South China Morning Post1 day agoUSengCredibility 27%View source

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Mosaic Score7.2

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Source credibility0.3

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#immigration #green card #tech industry #labor policy #enforcement

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activePoliticsGeopolitics11h ago

US Suspends Major Tech Firms from Foreign Worker Residency Programs

The US administration, led by Vice President JD Vance, has suspended Microsoft, Adobe, Cognizant, and several other major tech and outsourcing firms from key foreign worker residency and visa programs, including H-1B and PERM green card sponsorship. This action is confirmed by multiple high-confidence sources, with allegations of labor fraud cited as the primary reason. The full scope and duration of these suspensions, as well as the specific legal basis and impact on pending applications, remain unclear.

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activeGeopoliticsConflict6h ago