US suspends Microsoft, others from green card sponsorship program
The US has suspended major tech firms, including Microsoft, from a key program for sponsoring foreign workers' green cards, affecting thousands of IT workers. The move signals tighter immigration policy for skilled labor, potentially disrupting tech sector hiring and operations. The scope and duration of the suspension remain unclear.
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US Suspends Tech Firms from Green Card, H-1B Sponsorship Programs
The US has suspended major tech firms, including Microsoft and Adobe, from key green card and H-1B/J-1 visa sponsorship programs, impacting thousands of foreign workers. This action signals a significant tightening of immigration enforcement targeting the tech sector, with specific allegations and the full scope/duration of suspensions remaining unclear. The move occurs amidst escalating political rhetoric accusing tech companies of visa fraud.