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US suspends H-1B/J-1 sponsorships for Microsoft, Adobe, others; probes universities

The US has suspended visa sponsorship procedures for Microsoft, Adobe, and six other companies, and is investigating universities over H-1B and J-1 visa compliance. This marks a significant tightening of immigration enforcement targeting major tech employers, potentially disrupting foreign-worker hiring and academic exchanges. The scope and duration of the suspensions remain unclear, and the specific allegations are not yet public.

La Nación (Argentina)1 day agoUSCredibility 31%View source

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Mosaic Score6.8

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#h1b #j1 #visa #immigration #tech #universities

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activePoliticsTrade1d ago

US Suspends Tech Firms from Green Card, H-1B Sponsorship Programs

The US has suspended major tech firms, including Microsoft and Adobe, from key green card and H-1B/J-1 visa sponsorship programs, impacting thousands of foreign workers. This action signals a significant tightening of immigration enforcement targeting the tech sector, with specific allegations and the full scope/duration of suspensions remaining unclear. The move occurs amidst escalating political rhetoric accusing tech companies of visa fraud.

↑ escalating·↓4 signals·USScore 5.8

activeTechPolitics4m ago