Vance takes aim at Microsoft over foreign workers

Vice President JD Vance and the Department of Labor announced a suspension of Microsoft, Adobe, and six other companies from the Permanent Labor Certification (PERM) program, a key step in obtaining green cards for foreign workers. The administration cited allegations of H-1B visa abuse and the displacement of American workers through layoffs while simultaneously hiring foreign labor. Additionally, Vance announced an investigation into nine major universities for potential J-1 visa fraud, alleging these institutions use the program to undercut the wages of American graduate students and researchers. Microsoft has defended its practices, stating that the majority of its H-1B filings are for current employees rather than new hires.

Vice President JD Vance and the Department of Labor announced a suspension of Microsoft, Adobe, and six other companies from the Permanent Labor Certification (PERM) program, a key step in obtaining green cards for foreign workers. The administration cited allegations of H-1B visa abuse and the displacement of American workers through layoffs while simultaneously hiring foreign labor. Additionally, Vance announced an investigation into nine major universities for potential J-1 visa fraud, alleging these institutions use the program to undercut the wages of American graduate students and researchers. Microsoft has defended its practices, stating that the majority of its H-1B filings are for current employees rather than new hires.