Trump administration freezes green cards for Microsoft, IT firms, probes universities

The US suspended eight tech firms, including Infosys, TCS, Wipro, HCL, Cognizant, Capgemini, Microsoft, and Adobe, from a green card program, citing concerns over visa misuse and fraud. The Labor Department will not process new or pending PERM applications involving these companies. Microsoft denies visa fraud claims, stating 80% of its H-1B filings were for existing staff.

The US suspended Microsoft, Adobe, and several IT outsourcers from a key green-card program, citing fraud concerns. Microsoft was accused of abusing the system, while the companies denied wrongdoing. The move may impact permanent residency paths for foreign tech workers. Nine universities, including Harvard and Yale, are also under investigation for visa misuse.

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.