US Freezes Green-Card Applications for Microsoft, Adobe, and Infosys Over Alleged Fraud
The Trump administration has suspended green-card applications from companies including Microsoft (MSFT), Adobe (ADBE), and major IT outsourcing firms like Infosys (INFY) due to alleged fraud in the PERM process. The move is part of a broader crackdown on skilled-worker immigration programs, targeting perceived abuses that harm American workers' job prospects and wages. Vice President JD Vance accused Microsoft of laying off thousands of U.S. employees while benefiting from large numbers of H-1B visas and green cards. Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling announced the suspension would also apply to Cognizant, Tata Consultancy Services, Wipro, HCL Technologies, and Capgemini — companies that have collectively sought millions of foreign workers since 2009. The decision comes amid growing scrutiny over how these firms use immigration programs. While immediate financial impacts may be limited for tech giants, concerns remain about long-term effects on innovation and global competitiveness.
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