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Microsoft barred from sponsoring foreign workers for US residency

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Based on a feed excerpt; full article content has not been acquired. Source evidence retrieved 09/10/2026, 15:13:23 UTC.

Briefings

In October 2026, the Trump administration temporarily barred Microsoft, Adobe, and other tech firms from sponsoring foreign workers for permanent US residency. Vice-president JD Vance stated that the H-1B visa program had become rife with fraud and that over-reliance on such schemes was a fundamental insult to American workers, noting that no company had abused the system more than Microsoft. The evidence indicates a temporary suspension pending further investigation into alleged abuses at the expense of American citizens.

Key points

• Microsoft, Adobe, and several other tech companies were temporarily barred from sponsoring foreign workers for permanent US residency in October 2026.
• Vice-president JD Vance claimed the H-1B visa program had become rife with fraud and that over-reliance on such schemes was a fundamental insult to American workers.

Context and limitations

The evidence is limited to a single article from October 2026. The specific number of affected companies beyond Microsoft, Adobe, and others is not detailed. The suspension is described as temporary, and the investigation into alleged abuses is ongoing, with no confirmed outcomes or final statistics provided.

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