US bars Microsoft, Adobe, and major IT firms from green card program for skilled foreign workers

The Trump administration has suspended Microsoft, Adobe, and several major IT outsourcing firms from the H-1B green card program, citing a need to protect American jobs. Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling announced that the government will no longer process permanent labor certification applications for these companies, which have collectively filed for millions of workers. Vice President JD Vance accused Microsoft of abusing the system by laying off American staff while simultaneously increasing reliance on foreign visa holders. Microsoft has defended its practices, stating that the vast majority of its visa applications are for existing employees or individuals already legally present in the US. Additionally, the administration has launched investigations into nine top universities, including Harvard and MIT, regarding the potential misuse of exchange-visitor visas. Industry experts warn that these restrictions could have significant negative economic consequences for the US, as international students and skilled workers contribute billions to the economy annually.