$20 billion H-1B fraud? Trump administration alleges there was foreign labor fraud, warns ‘handcuffs are coming’
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- Axiosseen 8 Oct, 23:02description edited
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Vice President JD Vance said Thursday that he is suspending Microsoft , Adobe and several other IT firms' ability to hire foreign-born workers for permanent residency in the U.S. Why it matters: The move will affect hundreds of companies owned by the tech giant, escalating the Trump administration's cracking down on immigrant labor. What they're saying: " We want people to invest in the United States of America, particularly the American technology sector," Vance said during a Thursday news...Vice President JD Vance said Thursday that the Trump administration is suspending Microsoft , Adobe and several other IT firms' ability to hire foreign-born workers for permanent residency in the U.S. Why it matters: The move will affect hundreds of companies owned by the tech giant, escalating the Trump administration's crackdown on immigrant labor. What they're saying: " We want people to invest in the United States of America, particularly the American technology sector," Vance said during a...
- Bloomberg Politicsseen 8 Oct, 23:02headline rewritten
US Suspends Visa Program for Tech Firms Including MicrosoftUS Bars Microsoft, Indian Firms From Visa Program - Channel News Asiaseen 8 Oct, 23:02description edited
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The move may affect thousands of foreign tech workers seeking permanent residency in the US, but current H-1B visa holders are not directly affected.
- Bloomberg Politicsseen 9 Oct, 02:54headline rewritten
US Bars Microsoft, Indian Firms From Visa ProgramUS Bars Microsoft, Indian Firms From Visa Program in Blow - dailylocal.comseen 10 Oct, 17:21headline rewritten
Vance says Microsoft is being suspended from green card programThe Trump administration is suspending Microsoft from a green card program, alleging fraud - nbcsandiego.comseen 10 Oct, 17:21headline rewritten
Microsoft being suspended from program to apply for green cards: VanceMicrosoft being suspended from program to apply for green cards for H-1B visa workers, Vance says - nbcnews.comseen 10 Oct, 22:01description edited
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The H-1B program has long been a target of President Donald Trump supporters who say that the program undercuts American workers and is rife with abuse.The H-1B program has long been a target of Trump supporters who say it undercuts American workers and is rife with abuse.
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Microsoft’s First Reaction to H-1B Suspension
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Wed, 23 September 2026
1 report- hindustantimes.com04:37
The US Department of Labor’s Inspector General revealed $20 billion in suspected fraud related to H-1B visas and foreign labor programs.
Mon, 28 September 2026
1 report- Times of India04:40
Anthony D'Esposito, Inspector General at the Department of Labor, announced an investigation into the H-1B visa program. Investigators are focusing on fraud related to foreign labor, which may lead to significant reforms. D'Esposito indicated that the program could look very different in one year. The administration is also examining colleges allegedly exploiting J-1 visas, as part of a wider crackdown.
Thu, 8 October 2026
28 reports- newschannel9.com13:59first to report
The administration also opened investigations into nine universities, alleging employers and schools have used the programs to undercut American workers.
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- krcgtv.com8 Oct, 13:59their copy
- Channel News Asia14:37
- Channel News Asia14:37edited after publishing
The move may affect thousands of foreign tech workers seeking permanent residency in the US, but current H-1B visa holders are not directly affected.
- Channel News Asia14:37
- dailylocal.com14:42edited after publishing
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Vance says Microsoft is being suspended from green card programThe H-1B program has long been a target of President Donald Trump’s supporters.
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- wtvm.com8 Oct, 19:47their copy
- Bloomberg Politics14:49edited after publishing ×2
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US Bars Microsoft, Indian Firms From Visa ProgramThe Trump administration accused Microsoft Corp., Adobe Inc. and a half-dozen other companies of abusing a US worker visa program and suspended them indefinitely from a longstanding immigration initiative that’s served as a crucial talent pipeline for Silicon Valley and Wall Street.
- Google News - Top Stories15:11
Microsoft is being suspended from program to apply for green cards for skilled foreign workers, Vance says NBC News U.S. suspends Microsoft, Adobe from green-card labor program in foreign worker crackdown CNBC US Suspends Visa Program for Tech Firms Including Microsoft Bloomberg.com US suspending permanent residency program for Microsoft, Vance says Reuters Microsoft is being suspended from program to apply for green cards for H-1B visa workers, Vance says AP News
- koaa.com15:27
Microsoft will lose access to a federal program that helps companies hire workers for specialized jobs when qualified U.S. workers cannot be found.
- nbcsandiego.com15:33edited after publishing
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Microsoft being suspended from program to apply for green cards: Vance - Google News - Top Stories15:35Vance suspends Microsoft, others from foreign workers applying for green cards, alleges visa 'abuse'
Vance suspends Microsoft, others from foreign workers applying for green cards, alleges visa 'abuse' Fox Business U.S. suspends Microsoft, Adobe from green-card labor program in foreign worker crackdown CNBC US Suspends Visa Program for Tech Firms Including Microsoft Bloomberg.com Vance Says U.S. Will Suspend Microsoft And Other Firms From Green Card Program WSJ Trump admin bars Microsoft and other tech companies from seeking permanent residency for foreign workers CNN
- Axios15:45edited after publishing
Vice President JD Vance said Thursday that the Trump administration is suspending Microsoft , Adobe and several other IT firms' ability to hire foreign-born workers for permanent residency in the U.S. Why it matters: The move will affect hundreds of companies owned by the tech giant, escalating the Trump administration's crackdown on immigrant labor. What they're saying: " We want people to invest in the United States of America, particularly the American technology sector," Vance said during a...
- South China Morning Post15:50
The US government is suspending Microsoft, Adobe and several large IT firms from a programme that allows skilled foreign workers to gain permanent residency, senior US officials have announced, citing alleged fraud, and as part of an effort to push companies to hire more Americans. “Our message to Microsoft is: you’re a great American company, but you’ve got to hire great American workers,” US Vice-President J.D. Vance said on Thursday. Vance said the programme required companies to...
- PBS NewsHour15:54
President Donald Trump's administration is suspending tech giant Microsoft from a program to apply for green cards for workers who come to the U.S. to live and work using H-1B visas as it accuses the company of fraud.
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- nbcnews.com8 Oct, 17:46their copy
- inquirer.com8 Oct, 18:15their copy
- The Hill16:02
Vice President Vance announced a probe Thursday into multiple colleges over their use of the J-1 visa program that allows foreign students and researchers to come study or work in the U.S. "Elite universities bring in foreigners to undercut the wages of American residents," Vance said at a press conference regarding fraud and abuse in work visa...
- The Hill16:37
Vice President Vance said Thursday that foreign workers at Microsoft will no longer be able to apply for permanent resident status in the U.S. through an employer-based program, after he accused the company of abusing the process. The tech giant has been suspended from the permanent labor certification program, referred to as PERM, which allows...
- bdnews24.com16:51
- Bloomberg Politics17:15
The Trump administration said it would suspend an immigration program for multiple tech firms, including Microsoft Corp., alleging widespread abuse of a worker visa system. Vice President JD Vance made the announcement Thursday afternoon. Bloomberg's Mike Shepard reports. (Source: Bloomberg)
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- staradvertiser.com9 Oct, 17:00their copy
- Die Zeit (Germany)18:16
Die US-Regierung möchte verhindern, dass Microsoft weiter ausländische Fachkräfte anwirbt. Deshalb hat sie den Konzern von einem Visaprogramm ausgeschlossen.
- The Guardian World18:23
Vice-president also says Adobe is barred from visa program that allows high-skilled workers to apply for US residency 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 and are in process for a green card. Continue reading...
- Times of India18:44
The US has suspended Microsoft from the Permanent Labor Certification Program (PERM), freezing new and pending Green Card applications for its foreign workers. Vice President JD Vance accused Microsoft of abusing the H-1B and PERM system to replace laid-off American workers. Microsoft says 80% of its roughly 6,000 H-1B filings last fiscal year were for existing employees, and that it pays H-1B staff the same as others doing comparable work.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)18:49
'You cannot lay off American workers and then replace them with foreign indentured servants,' says US vice president
- Google News - Top Stories18:57
Trump administration freezes green cards for Microsoft, IT firms, probes universities Reuters U.S. suspends Microsoft, Adobe from green card labor program in foreign worker crackdown CNBC Trump Administration Will Suspend Tech Giants From Green Card Program WSJ The Trump administration is suspending Microsoft from a green card program, alleging fraud AP News Microsoft Suspended From Green Card Program as Trump Officials Widen Fraud Drive The New York Times
- kfoxtv.com19:30
The Trump administration is suspending Microsoft and several other companies from a federal program that helps employers sponsor foreign workers for green cards
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- news4sanantonio.com8 Oct, 19:30their copy
- Google News - Top Stories19:51
The Trump administration is suspending Microsoft from a green card program, alleging fraud AP News U.S. suspends Microsoft, Adobe from green card labor program in foreign worker crackdown CNBC US Immigration: The Trump administration is suspending Microsoft from a green card program, alleging fraud 6abc Philadelphia H-1B visas aren't suspended. Here's what Vance is really targeting Axios US freezes Microsoft, Adobe, Infosys green-card applications over alleged fraud Reuters
- Channel News Asia20:04
- DW Top Stories20:04
The Trump administration cut off tech firms, including Microsoft and Adobe, from filing for green cards for their foreign workers.
- tportal (Croatia)20:46
Trumpova administracija zamrznula je u četvrtak zahtjeve tvrtki Microsoft, Adobe i drugih velikih tehnoloških kompanija za izdavanje zelenih karata stranim radnicima i pokrenula istrage protiv devet elitnih sveučilišta, proširujući ograničenja za dobivanje viza koje, kako tvrdi, predstavljaju prevaru i rizik za gubitak američkih radnih mjesta
- Bloomberg Politics21:48
From the start of his second term, President Donald Trump has made it a top priority to restrict opportunities for non-Americans to gain entry or remain in the US. In the latest action on that front, his administration said on Oct. 8 that it would indefinitely suspend the ability of a number of technology companies, including Microsoft Corp., to sponsor foreign employees for permanent residency in the US.
Fri, 9 October 2026
22 reports- Google News - Top Stories00:27
Trump Administration Suspends Microsoft From Green Card Program, Alleging Visa Fraud The New York Times Trump administration freezes green cards for Microsoft, IT firms, probes universities Reuters The Trump administration is suspending Microsoft from a green card program, alleging fraud AP News U.S. suspends Microsoft, Adobe from green card labor program in foreign worker crackdown CNBC Microsoft reacts to US immigration crackdown while Trump honours CEO Nadella The Economic Times
- gulte.com00:45removed by the outlet
Microsoft’s First Reaction to H-1B SuspensionMicrosoft said 80% of its 6,000 H-1B visa filings last fiscal year involved extensions or status cha
- Japan Times02:12
The move came hours before the U.S. president honored Microsoft's CEO with a medal at a summit intended to spotlight U.S. scientific leadership.
- arizonadailyindependent.com03:12
Arizona State University (ASU) is now under investigation for allegedly committing visa fraud. Eight other universities are also under investigation: Brown University, California Institute of Technology, Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Stanford University, University of California Davis, University of Pittsburg, and Yale University. The White House Task Force to Eliminate Fraud held a press...
- Le Figaro (France)04:47
L’administration Trump exclut l’entreprise américaine d’un programme qui lui permettait jusqu’ici d’obtenir, sous certaines conditions, la conversion d’un visa H-1B en permis de résidence permanente.
- prokerala.com05:50
An Indian-American policy advocacy group urged the Trump administration to protect legally employed foreign professionals and their families from unin....
- prokerala.com06:00
In a striking contrast that captures the Trump administration's competing priorities on technology and immigration, US President Donald Trump hon....
- Google News - Top Stories06:41
What smart people are saying about the US suspending PERM visas for Microsoft, Adobe, and Indian tech giants Business Insider Trump administration freezes green cards for Microsoft, IT firms, probes universities Reuters World in Brief: White House suspends tech companies from visa programme; Polanski fails to become MP The Economist The Trump administration is suspending Microsoft from a green card program, alleging fraud AP News U.S. suspends Microsoft, Adobe from green card labor program in...
- livemint.com06:54
Ex-Amazon Web Services employee Daniel Vassallo has defended immigrant talent in the US technology industry, saying an immigrant-heavy workforce helped build major American companies.
- Axios09:15
The Trump administration said Thursday that it was suspending Microsoft from a key program used to sponsor employees for green cards. Later that day , the administration honored the tech giant's CEO with a medal for innovation. Why it matters: The split-screen day highlights the tension between the administration's championing of Big Tech and its immigration policies, which constrain an industry that has long relied on hiring foreign-born workers. Tech leaders have said that restrictions on...
- Google News - Top Stories10:38
India calls JD Vance's comments about immigrants 'deeply offensive' CNBC ‘Indentured servants’: US green card move will hit thousands of IT workers Al Jazeera Trump honors Microsoft’s CEO after Vance drops an H-1B visa hammer on the company AP News World in Brief: White House suspends tech companies from visa programme; Polanski fails to become MP The Economist What Smart People Say About PERM Suspension on Microsoft and Indian Tech Business Insider
- Al Jazeera English11:08
The US is suspending top tech firms, including Microsoft, from a key programme to sponsor foreign workers’ green cards.
- Google News - Top Stories11:15
‘Indentured servants’: US green card move will hit thousands of IT workers Al Jazeera India calls JD Vance's comments about immigrants 'deeply offensive' CNBC Local leaders issue statements on Microsoft green card restrictions KIRO 7 News Seattle Trump honors Microsoft’s CEO after Vance drops an H-1B visa hammer on the company AP News Worry not about visa headlines: Former CEO of HCL Technologies Vineet Nayar says Green Card ban on 8 companies is not so big The Times of India
- dominicanrepublicpost.com12:04
The United States government has moved to exclude some of the world’s top tech companies from a programme that allows them to sponsor skilled foreign workers
- Google News - Top Stories13:00
What Microsoft’s green card suspension means for Seattle-area workers The Seattle Times India calls JD Vance's comments about immigrants 'deeply offensive' CNBC Green Card process suspended for 8 companies: Immigration experts on what happens to approved I-140, existing H-1Bs; whether employees should leave these companies The Times of India The Trump administration is suspending Microsoft from a green card program, alleging fraud AP News From H-1B to CEO: How Satya Nadella traveled the path...
- gdnonline.com13:45
- hitsfm.net13:45
President Donald Trump applauds as (L-R) CEO of Microsoft Satya Nadella, CEO of Dell Technologies Michael Dell, President and CEO of Advanced Micro Devices Lisa Su, Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and Co-founder of Google and former President of Alphabet Sergey Brin pose for photos after being presented their National Medal of Technology and Innovation awards during the Golden Age of American Innovation Summit, October 8, 2026 in Washington. (Win McNamee/Getty...
- Channel News Asia15:04
- Google News - Top Stories17:48
From H-1B to CEO: How Satya Nadella traveled the path the U.S. just cut off for Microsoft workers GeekWire Green Cards reflect cases started years ago: Immigration attorney raises 5 points on Trump administration's PERM ban The Times of India India calls JD Vance's comments about immigrants 'deeply offensive' CNBC Trump Administration Suspends Permanent Labor Certification Program Applications For Microsoft And Other Tech Companies Accused Of Displacing American Workers Yahoo What Microsoft’s...
- navhindtimes.in19:22
PTI New Delhi India on Friday criticised the US decision to restrict a key green-card processing programme for major global and Indian IT firms, including Tata Consultancy Services and Wipro, sayin…
- Channel News Asia22:00
Four Indian IT giants are among eight tech firms suspended from a key US permanent residency programme. Analysts tell CNA the immediate business impact may be limited, but workers face greater uncertainty.
- Channel News Asia22:00
Four Indian IT giants are among eight tech firms suspended from a key US permanent residency programme. Analysts tell CNA the immediate business impact may be limited, but workers face greater uncertainty.
Sat, 10 October 2026
2 reports- techstory.in14:12
The Trump administration's immigration policies have intensified scrutiny of employment-based green-card programmes, raising concerns among technology companies and skilled foreign workers seeking permanent residency in the United States.
- freerepublic.com16:45
Mon, 12 October 2026
1 report- 24sata (Croatia)09:52
Američka vlada zabranila je Microsoftu i drugim tehnološkim kompanijama sponzoriranje stranih radnika za stalni boravak, a potpredsjednik JD Vance optužio je tvrtke za zloupotrebu imigracijskih programa i zanemarivanje domaćih radnika.
Thu, 15 October 2026
1 report- Channel News Asia12:11
Fri, 16 October 2026
4 reports- businesstoday.in01:50
Addressing the accusations of wage suppression and local hiring displacement, Brad Smith said that Microsoft operates a uniform compensation framework across all personnel irrespective of their immigration background.
- Times of India04:38
Microsoft president Brad Smith expressed concerns about the US government's recent suspension of Green Card sponsorships. He warned that this decision might negatively impact the country’s ability to attract top tech talent. Smith emphasized that the majority of Microsoft's Green Card applications are for long-time employees rather than new hires. He also refuted accusations of visa fraud made by Vice President JD Vance against the company.
- indiatimes.com08:28
In a recent statement, Brad Smith, President of Microsoft, expressed concern over administrative measures limiting green card sponsorship for skilled workers. He cautions that such restrictions could negatively affect the technology industry's capability to attract top international talent. Notably, many Indian professionals depend on the H-1B visa for work opportunities.
- hindustantimes.com08:42
Microsoft President Brad Smith warned that restricting skilled immigrants’ path to permanent residency could push AI and technology talent abroad.