Vance suspends Microsoft, others from foreign workers applying for green cards, alleges visa 'abuse'

The U.S. has suspended Microsoft, Infosys, TCS, Wipro, HCL, Cognizant, Capgemini, and Adobe from the Permanent Labour Certification Programme (PERM). The move, announced by U.S. Labour Secretary Keith Sonderling, alleges misuse of visa programs and aims to protect American workers. Microsoft's suspension is due to ongoing investigations.

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US Vice President JD Vance announced the suspension of the PERM program for Microsoft, preventing the company from applying for permanent residence for workers. This decision follows an investigation and allegations of Microsoft laying off American workers while hiring foreign workers. Vance emphasized the need for Microsoft to prioritize American workers, despite the company's strong relationship with the administration.

The Trump administration suspended Microsoft, Adobe, and Infosys from filing PERM applications for green cards, alleging abuse of the program. According to Vice President JD Vance, Microsoft laid off 6,000 U.S. workers while hiring 6,300 H-1B visa holders. Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling stated the companies made false representations in their applications. The suspensions are part of a broader crackdown on H-1B visa programs.

US Vice President JD Vance announced the suspension of Microsoft from the PERM green card program, citing alleged fraud. The move follows Microsoft's layoffs of 6,000 American workers while benefiting from 6,300 H-1B visas and 3,000 green cards. Adobe and other IT firms were also suspended. The PERM program certifies no qualified US workers are available for specific jobs. Microsoft has not commented. Vance also targeted nine universities for investigation.