What smart people are saying about the US suspending PERM visas for Microsoft, Adobe, and Indian tech giants
The Trump administration has suspended major tech companies, including Microsoft and Adobe, from the PERM labor certification program. Vice President JD Vance accused these firms of abusing the system to replace American workers with foreign labor, a claim the companies strongly dispute.
Why it matters
This policy shift significantly impacts the tech industry's ability to sponsor foreign talent and intensifies the national debate over immigration and labor protectionism.
The move has renewed debate over whether stricter skilled-immigration policies protect American workers or hurt American businesses. Alex Wroblewski / AFP via Getty Images The Trump administration suspended Microsoft, Adobe, and others from the PERM program. VP JD Vance said Microsoft abused the PERM program more than any other company. Here’s what immigration and tech experts are saying: For foreign workers at some of the biggest employers in tech, there's another twist in an already uncertain system. The Trump administration’s decision to suspend Microsoft, Adobe, and other named tech companies from the Permanent Labor Certification, or PERM, program has renewed debate over whether stricter skilled-immigration policies protect American workers or hurt American businesses. On Thursday morning, Vice President JD Vance announced the suspension at a press conference.
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