Microsoft says 'vast majority' of US employees are Americans, defends H-1B hiring amid green card freeze

The US has frozen green card filings for Microsoft, Adobe, and six other IT firms, alleging visa abuse. Current H-1B workers can keep their status, but their path to permanent residency is blocked. Microsoft states 80% of its H-1B applications were for current employees. The freeze is part of a year-long escalation, with a $100,000 fee imposed on new H-1B petitions last year. The timing is notable as it comes before Microsoft's CEO receives a presidential award.

The US suspended eight IT firms, including Microsoft, Tata, Infosys, Wipro, HCL, Cognizant, Capgemini, and Adobe, from a green card program for foreign workers. The suspension is due to alleged abuse of the system, with claims that these companies have taken jobs from American workers. The Department of Labour will not process new or pending applications from these companies.

The US suspended Infosys, Tata (TCS), Wipro, Microsoft, Adobe, and others from the PERM program, which allows green card applications for foreign workers. The suspension affects new and pending applications. The companies have requested nearly 3M foreign workers since 2009, with over 230K H-1B visas and 100K labor certifications approved.

The US suspended Microsoft, Adobe, and several Indian IT firms from a worker visa program, accusing them of abuse. Microsoft shares fell 1.3%, while Cognizant rose 5%. The administration aims to reduce reliance on foreign workers and prioritize US hiring. Microsoft defended its visa use, stating most filings were for current employees or those already in the US.

Vice President JD Vance suspended Microsoft from the H-1B visa program, accusing it of laying off US workers while hiring foreign labor. Microsoft has not responded. President Trump honored Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and other tech leaders with National Medals, praising their contributions to technology and innovation.

The US suspended Microsoft, Adobe, and other IT firms from a key green-card program, citing alleged abuse. Vice President Vance accused Microsoft of laying off US workers while hiring foreign labor. The suspension also covers Cognizant, Infosys, and others. Additionally, the administration is probing nine universities, including Harvard and Yale, for potential visa misuse. Microsoft and others deny wrongdoing.