US suspends Microsoft’s access to permanent worker residency program

First reported by Business Insider at · Updated · 6 sources

Vice President JD Vance said the move follows an ongoing investigation into allegations that Microsoft laid off American workers while hiring immigrants. The program allows employers to hire foreign workers who can reside permanently in the US. Pending Microsoft applications will not be processed, according to GeekWire.

  • The suspension also affects other tech companies.

Covered by 6 publishers within 4 hours of the first report.

Reporting6

Business Insider Vance says the US is suspending permanent visa residency program for Microsoft · Pranav Dixit
New York Post Trump admin cuts off Microsoft from major visa program, accuses tech giant of fraud and abuse · Emily Goodin
The Verge Trump administration says Microsoft ‘abused’ worker visa program and is cutting off access · Jay Peters
The Information White House Suspends Visa Program for Microsoft, Other Tech Firms · Aaron Holmes
GeekWire Microsoft responds to Trump administration accusation that it abuses foreign worker programs · Todd Bishop
BBC White House blocks Microsoft from foreign worker hiring program

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