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‘Indentured servants’: US green card move will hit thousands of IT workers

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Briefings

The United States has suspended Microsoft and other top technology firms from sponsoring foreign workers' green cards under a key immigration programme. This action affects thousands of IT professionals, potentially impacting global tech talent flow. The decision follows a review of the programme's effectiveness and alignment with national security interests. While the suspension is confirmed, the specific number of affected workers and the timeline for reinstatement remain to be determined.

Key points

• Microsoft and other top tech firms are suspended from sponsoring foreign workers' green cards under the US immigration programme.
• The suspension affects thousands of IT professionals, potentially disrupting global tech talent mobility.

Context and limitations

The evidence confirms the suspension of Microsoft and other firms but does not specify the exact number of affected workers or the date the programme will be reinstated.

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