Microsoft and Adobe suspended from applying for H-1B green cards, JD Vance announces

US Vice-President JD Vance has announced that Microsoft and Adobe are suspended from filing permanent labor certification applications for H-1B visa holders. The administration accuses both companies of abusing the visa program by replacing American workers with foreign employees to lower labor costs. Vance claimed that for every worker laid off, these companies have hired one-and-a-half foreign workers at lower wages. Microsoft defended its practices, stating that 80% of its H-1B filings were for existing employees and that it adheres to rigorous compensation standards. The US Department of Labor confirmed that it will stop processing pending applications for both firms. While the administration frames this as protecting American jobs, immigration advocacy groups warn that such policies could undermine the US's ability to attract global talent in STEM fields, potentially strengthening international competitors.