Trump Administration bars Microsoft, other tech companies from H-1B visa program

The US suspended Microsoft and other tech firms from the Permanent Labor Certification Program, accusing them of abuse. Microsoft claims most of its workers are American and disputes the allegations. The suspension comes amid broader immigration crackdowns.

Microsoft (MSFT) is suspended from the PERM labor-certification program, potentially impacting its ability to retain foreign workers. Vice President JD Vance accused the company of abusing the system. Other tech firms like Cognizant (CTSH), Infosys (INFY), and Adobe (ADBE) are also affected. Shares of some companies fell over 3%, while Microsoft's were unchanged.

Vice President JD Vance accused Microsoft of abusing the H-1B visa program, citing layoffs of 6,000 U.S. workers while obtaining 6,300 H-1B visas and 3,000 green cards. The administration suspended Microsoft from applying for green cards for H-1B visa holders. Microsoft defended its practices, stating most H-1B filings were for existing employees and that it pays high wages.

The U.S. Department of Labor suspended Microsoft (MSFT) and Adobe from its permanent labor certification program due to federal investigations. Microsoft's stock is trading at $522.01, 11.7% below its GF Value™ of $591.09, with a GF Score™ of 99/100. The company has seen significant insider sales but no purchases in the last three months.

Microsoft and seven other companies were suspended from the US PERM labor-certification program. Vice President JD Vance accused Microsoft of replacing US workers with foreign hires, citing 6,000 layoffs and 6,300 H-1B visas. Microsoft denied wrongdoing, stating most applications were for existing employees. The suspension prevents new PERM applications but does not cancel existing H-1B visas.

The Trump administration suspended Microsoft, Adobe, and other tech companies from the PERM program, a key step for H-1B visa holders seeking green cards. The Labor Department is investigating alleged fraud, claiming these companies undercut American workers. Microsoft denied wrongdoing, stating it hires American workers and attracts global talent. The suspension follows similar actions against OpenAI and Apple. Microsoft had 3,688 H-1B visas approved in 2026, with 80% for existing employees.