Trump administration accuses Microsoft of abusing worker visa program
The Trump administration has accused Microsoft, along with Adobe, Cognizant, and Infosys, of misusing a U.S. immigration program designed to allow employers to hire foreign workers when domestic labor is insufficient. Vice President JD Vance claimed the permanent labor certification system had become 'rife' with fraud over recent years, particularly by tech companies like Microsoft. The administration has suspended these firms from accessing certain visa programs as part of its broader crackdown on immigration practices. According to Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling, Microsoft and Adobe requested nearly 3 million foreign workers in total, securing hundreds of thousands of H-1B visas and green cards. Vance also noted that Microsoft laid off over 6,000 American employees last year while benefiting from a large number of visa approvals. Microsoft has not yet responded to the allegations or suspension request for comment. The move aligns with recent Trump administration policies aimed at tightening immigration rules in tech sectors and increasing H-1B visa fees.
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