Trump Administration Suspends Microsoft From Green Card Program

Vice President JD Vance highlighted Microsoft during a briefing in which senior officials accused a number of technology firms and universities of participating in visa fraud. The administration announced that Microsoft would be barred from the employment‑based green card program pending further investigation.

The move follows a broader crackdown on alleged abuses of the U.S. immigration system, with officials saying that some companies have misused the program to secure permanent residency for foreign workers without proper eligibility. No specific penalties have been detailed, and the agency has not released a timeline for a possible reinstatement.

Microsoft has not publicly responded to the allegations, and the suspension does not affect existing green card applications already in process for the company’s employees.

Why It Matters

The suspension could affect the flow of skilled immigrants to U.S. tech firms and signals heightened scrutiny of immigration programs that European companies also monitor.