Trump Administration Bars Microsoft, Adobe from H-1B Program Citing Fraud
The Trump administration has excluded Microsoft and Adobe from a specialized immigrant worker program, accusing both of fraud and framing the move as protecting American workers. The specific allegations and program details remain unclear, but this marks a significant escalation in immigration enforcement targeting major tech firms. The decision could disrupt talent acquisition and signal broader restrictions on tech-sector hiring.
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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.