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Vance Suspends Microsoft and Seven Firms From Green Card Program, Igniting Legal and Diplomatic Backlash
politics22 hours ago

Vance Suspends Microsoft and Seven Firms From Green Card Program, Igniting Legal and Diplomatic Backlash

The Trump administration suspended Microsoft, Adobe, and six IT outsourcing firms from the PERM green card sponsorship program, citing alleged fraud. Vice President JD Vance accused Microsoft of replacing 6,000 laid-off American workers with foreign hires, but data shows most H-1B approvals went to existing employees. Amazon and Meta, the largest H-1B sponsors, were not suspended. Immigration lawyers warn of legal challenges, while India condemned the move as offensive.

via CNBC|
#h-1b-visas#immigration#jd-vance
Trump Honors Nadella as White House Suspends Microsoft from Green Card Program
technology-and-policy1 day ago

Trump Honors Nadella as White House Suspends Microsoft from Green Card Program

On October 8, 2026, President Donald Trump awarded Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella the National Medal of Technology and Innovation, praising his leadership in cloud computing. This ceremony occurred hours after the administration suspended Microsoft from the PERM labor certification program, which facilitates permanent residency for foreign workers. Vice President JD Vance accused the company of replacing American employees with 'foreign indentured servants.' Microsoft, the largest user of the PERM program, pushed back on the allegations, stating that most of its visa petitions are for existing employees rather than new hires. The move has triggered diplomatic friction with India, which called Vance's language 'deeply offensive,' and caused uncertainty for thousands of international workers relying on the company for their green card pathways.

via GeekWire|
#h-1b-visas#jd-vance#microsoft
US Suspends Microsoft and Global Tech Giants from Green Card Program Amid Fraud Claims
politics1 day ago

US Suspends Microsoft and Global Tech Giants from Green Card Program Amid Fraud Claims

The Trump administration has suspended Microsoft, Adobe, and major Indian IT firms from the Permanent Labor Certification program, citing fraud in the H-1B visa system. Vice President JD Vance accused these companies of replacing American workers with foreign hires, a claim Microsoft disputed. India condemned the administration's language as offensive, while thousands of skilled workers face potential delays in obtaining permanent residency.

via KOMO|
#h-1b-visas#immigration-policy#india-us-relations
US Suspends Microsoft, Adobe, and Indian IT Giants From Green Card Program
technology2 days ago

US Suspends Microsoft, Adobe, and Indian IT Giants From Green Card Program

The Trump administration indefinitely suspended Microsoft, Adobe, and six major Indian IT outsourcing firms from the Permanent Labor Certification (PERM) program, accusing them of abusing the system to replace American workers with foreign hires. Vice President JD Vance declared the move a crackdown on decades of fraud, while Microsoft defended its practices, stating most visa petitions were for existing employees. The suspension coincided with President Trump awarding Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella the National Medal of Technology and Innovation, highlighting a sharp policy contradiction.

via Bloomberg Law News|
#h-1b-visas#immigration#jd-vance
White House Suspends Microsoft and Tech Giants from US Permanent Residency Sponsorship
technology-and-policy2 days ago

White House Suspends Microsoft and Tech Giants from US Permanent Residency Sponsorship

The Trump administration has temporarily banned Microsoft, Adobe, and several major Indian IT outsourcing firms from sponsoring foreign workers for permanent US residency. Vice President JD Vance accused these companies of abusing the H-1B visa system to replace American workers with cheaper foreign labor. The move follows a broader crackdown on immigration and triggered a diplomatic protest from India, while Microsoft defended its hiring practices and noted that its CEO, Satya Nadella, received a national honor from the same administration on the same day.

via Financial Times|
#h-1b-visas#jd-vance#microsoft
Vance suspends Microsoft and Adobe from green card program over alleged fraud
politics-and-policy3 days ago

Vance suspends Microsoft and Adobe from green card program over alleged fraud

The Trump administration has suspended Microsoft, Adobe, and several major IT outsourcing firms from the Permanent Labor Certification program, citing fraud and the replacement of American workers with foreign hires. Vice President JD Vance accused Microsoft of laying off 6,000 employees while securing thousands of H-1B visas and green cards. Microsoft disputed these claims, stating that most visa applications were for existing employees or those already legally in the U.S. The move precedes a ceremony where Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella is set to receive a national technology award.

via Axios|
#department-of-labor#h-1b-visas#immigration-policy
Labor Department Suspends Microsoft and Adobe from Green Card Program Amid Fraud Allegations
politics3 days ago

Labor Department Suspends Microsoft and Adobe from Green Card Program Amid Fraud Allegations

The Trump administration has suspended Microsoft and Adobe from the Permanent Labor Certification program, accusing them of fraud in the H-1B visa process. Vice President JD Vance claimed Microsoft replaced 6,000 laid-off American workers with foreign hires, while the company defended its practices. The move targets major tech firms and outsourcing companies ahead of midterm elections.

via NBC News|
#department-of-labor#h-1b-visas#immigration-policy
Foreign Buyers Pull Back as U.S. Home Market Faces Visa Headwinds
business2 months ago

Foreign Buyers Pull Back as U.S. Home Market Faces Visa Headwinds

The National Association of Realtors reports foreign buyers purchased about 67,100 U.S. homes in the year through March 2026, down 14% in units and 19% in dollar volume, with a median price of $465,000. The decline mirrors softer international travel and a weaker dollar, though the luxury segment remains buoyant in places like Irvine. The biggest drop is among H-1B and other employment-based buyers; Canadians remain the largest foreign-share purchasers, Chinese buyers have fallen to third in transactions but still spend the most on high-end homes, and Florida continues to attract the most international buyers.

via CNBC|
#business#foreign-buyers#h-1b-visas
Abbott pledges hard-line push against Democrats at Texas GOP convention
politics4 months ago

Abbott pledges hard-line push against Democrats at Texas GOP convention

At the Texas GOP convention, Gov. Greg Abbott vowed to eviscerate Democrats in November and framed the race as a fight against “Bernie Sanders socialism,” detailing priorities like closing the primaries to Republicans, banning taxpayer-funded lobbying, regulating data centers, cutting property taxes, and taking a hard line on immigration including freezing new H-1B visa applications for state and local governments. He also attacked Democrat James Talarico and urged a broader crackdown on Sharia law, while Democrats criticized the rhetoric as out of touch with Texans’ concerns.

via The Texas Tribune|
#democrats#greg-abbott#h-1b-visas
Court blocks Trump's six-figure H-1B filing fee
politics4 months ago

Court blocks Trump's six-figure H-1B filing fee

US District Judge Leo Sorokin in Boston voided President Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa filing fee, ruling that only Congress can authorize changes to immigration policy and that the executive branch lacked delegated authority to impose such a tax; the policy was challenged by Democratic attorneys general and aimed at curbing H-1B usage, while supporters argued the program is vital to U.S. business.

via CNN|
#congress#federal-judiciary#h-1b-visas
DHS Green Card Shakeup Sparks Chaos and Backlash
policy4 months ago

DHS Green Card Shakeup Sparks Chaos and Backlash

A May 21 USCIS memo signaled a major shift that would largely end the adjustment of status path to permanent residency, potentially forcing hundreds of thousands in the US to leave to apply for green cards and risking long wait times or bans; DHS later insisted the move was not a policy change but a discretionary reminder, but the messaging remains chaotic, leaving applicants and employers uncertain about who is affected and how it will be implemented.

via The Verge|
#adjustment-of-status#dhs#green-cards
Texas GOP pushes immigration pause after Austin shooting
immigration7 months ago

Texas GOP pushes immigration pause after Austin shooting

After a downtown Austin shooting left two dead and 14 wounded, more than 70 Texas House Republicans urged Congress to halt all immigration until proper vetting is in place, with a specific focus on H-1B visas. The push follows Gov. Abbott’s earlier move to freeze new H-1B applications and calls for full funding of the Department of Homeland Security, as Democrats decry gun violence. Police say the suspect, Ndiaga Diagne, a naturalized U.S. citizen, is being investigated for potential terrorism, and Republicans have highlighted his immigrant background, though officials note the naturalization process involves extensive vetting and studies show immigrants are not more prone to crime.

via The Texas Tribune|
#austin#h-1b-visas#homeland-security