US Bars Microsoft, Indian Firms From Visa Program in Blow (1)

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 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 US suspended eight IT firms, including Microsoft, Tata, Infosys, and Wipro, from a green card program for foreign workers. The suspension, announced by Vice President J D Vance and others, cites abuse of the system and job market impact on Americans. Microsoft is accused of laying off US workers while hiring foreign labor. The Department of Labour will not process new or pending applications from these companies.

Vice President JD Vance suspended Microsoft and Adobe from the PERM green card program, accusing Microsoft of fraud. Vance claims Microsoft laid off 6,000 U.S. workers while hiring 6,300 H-1B visa holders and 3,000 green card holders. Microsoft denies wrongdoing, stating it pays competitive wages and hires mostly American workers. The suspension may last indefinitely. Vance also criticized the H-1B visa program for fraud.

The Trump administration suspended Microsoft, Adobe, and several IT services companies from the PERM program, alleging misuse of the H-1B visa system. Vice President JD Vance accused Microsoft of laying off 6,000 U.S. workers while obtaining 6,300 H-1B visas and 3,000 green cards. The suspension impacts their ability to sponsor foreign workers for permanent residency. Microsoft and other affected companies did not immediately respond to requests for comment.