Trump administration is suspending Microsoft from a green card program
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Trump admin suspends Microsoft from a green card program, alleging visa fraud.
The Trump administration suspended Microsoft and other tech firms (Cognizant, Infosys, Tata, Wipro, HCL, Capgemini) from the Permanent Labor Certification Program, which allows employers to sponsor foreign workers for green cards. Vice President JD Vance alleged widespread abuse, claiming Microsoft replaced laid-off workers with foreign 'indentured servants.' The administration cited active federal investigations. The move targets the path from H1-B visas to permanent residency, not H1-B employment itself.
What commenters are saying
Commenters noted the suspension targets the green card sponsorship program (PERM), not H1-B visas themselves, meaning workers can still be employed but denied a path to citizenship. Some argued this reduces incentives for highly skilled immigrants to come to the US, citing personal experiences of choosing Canada over the US. Others questioned the administration's credibility, given past false claims, and suspected selective enforcement against non-MAGA-aligned companies.