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US suspends tech visa program indefinitely, hitting Microsoft and others

The US administration, via JD Vance, has indefinitely suspended a visa program for tech companies, including Microsoft, until its concerns are addressed. This marks a significant policy shift affecting tech sector talent mobility and could signal broader immigration restrictions. The scope and duration remain uncertain, but the move directly impacts major US tech firms' ability to hire foreign workers.

La Repúblicaabout 1 hour agoUSCredibility 32%View source

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US Suspends Tech Firms from Foreign Worker and Green Card Programs

The US administration, led by JD Vance, has suspended Microsoft, Adobe, and other IT firms from hiring foreign-born workers for permanent US jobs and from a skilled-worker green card program. This action, confirmed by multiple sources, is attributed to an immigration crackdown and alleged fraud, signaling a significant policy shift targeting the tech sector. The legal basis, full scope, and duration of these suspensions remain unclear.

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