Microsoft faces PERM suspension over H-1B allegations

U.S. Vice President JD Vance announced investigations into nine universities, including Harvard, Yale, and MIT, for alleged J-1 visa fraud. Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling suspended several IT firms, including Microsoft and Adobe, from the Permanent Labor Certification Program due to investigations.

The US has suspended major IT firms, including TCS, Infosys, Wipro, and others, from the PERM program, alleging abuse of the system. This impacts Green Card processing for foreign workers. Immigration attorney Geeta Darubra notes that companies may hire more US workers or use alternative visas like L-1A. The suspension does not affect existing H-1B visas but may delay Green Card applications.

The US government suspended Microsoft, Adobe, and other IT firms from the PERM labor certification program, citing alleged abuse of foreign-worker programs. The suspension will remain until changes in hiring practices are observed. Microsoft is the largest filer of PERM applications, and Amazon leads in approved H-1B beneficiaries. Investigations into nine universities for visa misuse were also launched.

The White House is investigating Stanford, Caltech, and other universities for alleged abuse of J-1 visas for international scholars. Microsoft, Adobe, and six other tech companies are suspended from sponsoring H-1B visa employees. The administration claims these entities are undercutting American workers, while critics argue the moves may stifle talent flow. Microsoft, which received 6,258 H-1B visas last year, defends its practices, stating 80% of its applications were for existing employees.

The U.S. Labor Department suspended nine tech companies, including Microsoft and Adobe, from the PERM labor certification program, citing alleged fraud and misuse. The suspension impacts green card sponsorships for foreign workers, with the department claiming the companies replaced American workers with cheaper foreign hires, though evidence has not been publicly disclosed.

VP Vance suspended Microsoft and Adobe from the PERM program, citing alleged abuse of the visa system. The Labor Department also suspended several IT outsourcing firms. Microsoft disputes the claims, stating it complies with visa standards and pays competitive wages. The suspension impacts foreign workers' path to permanent residency. Vance called for H-1B program reforms, while advocacy groups argue for attracting global talent.