Trump administration suspends Microsoft and Adobe from permanent labor certification program

Officials accuse companies of fraud

Vice President JD Vance stated that the immigration system has become rife with fraud over recent years. He claimed Microsoft abused the process more than any other company by hiring foreign workers instead of Americans. Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling added that these firms requested nearly 3 million workers while receiving hundreds of thousands of approvals.

Specific visa numbers cited

The administration noted Microsoft received over 230,000 H-1B visa approvals and more than 100,000 permanent labor certifications. Vance also mentioned that the company laid off 6,000 American workers last year while holding 6,300 active H-1B visas. Adobe and other IT firms face similar suspensions pending further investigation into their hiring practices.

Companies respond to suspension

Microsoft stated it only files petitions for candidates who meet rigorous visa standards. A representative said the company strengthens the national talent pipeline by hiring American workers and attracting global talent. Adobe, Cognizant, Infosys, and Tata are also listed among the companies facing access restrictions.