GoKawiilLabor Department suspends Microsoft, Adobe and IT firms from green-card program
The U.S. Department of Labor said it will stop accepting new applications under its Permanent Labor Certification program for Microsoft, Adobe, Cognizant, Infosys, Capgemini, Tata, Wipro and HCL. Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling said Microsoft and Adobe were suspended due to multiple active federal investigations, and cited figures showing the companies have collectively sought millions of foreign worker visas since 2009. Vice President JD Vance separately criticized Microsoft over 2025 layoffs, saying the company would be barred from the program until it prioritizes American workers.
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The move signals an escalation in the Trump administration's scrutiny of employment-based immigration programs ahead of the midterm elections, potentially disrupting how major tech and outsourcing firms secure permanent residency for skilled foreign employees. Pairing the announcement with praise for Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella at a science awards event suggests the administration is drawing a distinction between individual leaders and corporate hiring practices. The suspension could also pressure other companies reliant on H-1B and green-card pipelines to reassess their foreign hiring strategies.
- Microsoft, Adobe and several IT outsourcing firms are barred from new Permanent Labor Certification applications.
- Officials cited active federal investigations and high foreign-worker visa totals since 2009 as justification.
- VP JD Vance linked Microsoft's suspension to its 2025 layoffs, calling for the company to prioritize American workers.
Source: cnbc.com — Cj Haddad, 2026-10-08
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