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US suspends Microsoft from green card program, then honors CEO

The Trump administration suspended Microsoft from a key green card sponsorship program, then hours later awarded CEO Satya Nadella a medal for innovation. The split-screen reflects a policy tension between courting Big Tech and restrictive immigration rules that limit the industry's access to foreign talent. The move signals potential tightening of tech immigration channels amid a broader U.S. race for AI competitiveness.

Axiosabout 13 hours agoUSengCredibility 48%View source

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activePoliticsGeopolitics13h 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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activeGeopoliticsConflict5m ago