Microsoft suspended from applying for green cards for H-1B workers, JD Vance says
The US government has suspended Microsoft and Adobe from applying for green cards for H-1B visa holders, citing concerns over the displacement of American workers. Vice-President JD Vance announced the move, accusing the companies of abusing the visa system.
Why it matters
This represents a significant shift in US immigration and labor policy, signaling a more aggressive stance toward tech companies' reliance on foreign high-skilled labor.
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Prefer the Guardian on Google Microsoft is suspended from applying for permanent residency for workers employed through a US visa program for high-skilled workers, JD Vance announced on Thursday.
The US vice-president accused the tech company of abusing the H-1B system, which allows those on the visa to work while they apply for and are in the process of obtaining a green card.
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