The advice immigration attorneys have for Microsoft workers worried about their green cards
The Trump administration has suspended Microsoft and Adobe from a federal visa sponsorship program, prompting immigration attorneys to advise affected H-1B workers to seek legal counsel. While some experts anticipate legal challenges, others suggest the impact may be limited to a small subset of employees.
Why it matters
This move highlights the ongoing volatility in US immigration policy for high-skilled foreign workers in the tech sector.
Business Insider dialed up immigration attorneys on Thursday to get their reaction to the Trump administration's latest move. Alex Wong/Getty Images The Trump administration suspended Microsoft, Adobe, and other tech companies from a federal visa program. Immigration attorneys BI talked to said they would tell affected H-1B workers to check their status and seek legal counsel. Some attorneys expect lawsuits challenging the suspensions. Others said most workers won't be immediately affected. The Trump administration's Thursday declaration that it was suspending Microsoft and Adobe from a federal visa sponsorship program is reverberating through the tech industry. Immigration attorneys told Business Insider that employees on H-1B visas working at Microsoft, Adobe, and the other named tech companies should seek counsel and get clarity about their status in light of the suspensions.
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