Trump Administration Suspends Microsoft From Green Card Program, Alleging Visa Fraud

Vice President JD Vance announced that the Trump administration has suspended Microsoft from participating in the PERM program, which allows companies to apply for permanent labor certifications for H-1B visa holders. The administration alleges that Microsoft has abused the visa system to replace American workers with lower-paid foreign labor. The crackdown also extends to Adobe and several prominent universities accused of over-relying on J1 visas to staff research positions at the expense of American graduate students. Microsoft has defended its practices, stating that its H-1B workers are paid at the same high rates as domestic employees.

Vice President JD Vance announced that the Trump administration has suspended Microsoft from participating in the PERM program, which allows companies to apply for permanent labor certifications for H-1B visa holders. The administration alleges that Microsoft has abused the visa system to replace American workers with lower-paid foreign labor. The crackdown also extends to Adobe and several prominent universities accused of over-relying on J1 visas to staff research positions at the expense of American graduate students. Microsoft has defended its practices, stating that its H-1B workers are paid at the same high rates as domestic employees.