JD Vance Accuses Microsoft of H-1B Visa Abuse, Announces Crackdown

Vice President JD Vance is accusing Microsoft of abusing the H-1B visa system and replacing American workers with foreign employees, announcing a suspension of the company's PERM labor-certification processing amid an ongoing federal investigation. During a White House briefing, Vance cited approximately 6,000 Microsoft layoffs, 6,300 H-1B visas and nearly 3,000 green cards, arguing that the company's hiring practices disadvantage American workers. Microsoft is pushing back against those claims. In a statement to The Center Square, Microsoft said approximately 80% of its 6,000 H-1B filings last fiscal year involved extensions or status changes for existing employees, not new hires. The company said filings for new employees represented only 1% of its U.S. workforce. The Trump administration is also scrutinizing other major technology and outsourcing companies, including Cognizant, Infosys, Tata, Wipro, HCL and Capgemini. The controversy raises new questions about H-1B visas, foreign worker hiring, American technology jobs and federal immigration enforcement. Follow The Center Square for Microsoft news, JD Vance, the Trump administration, American jobs and Washington state business reporting. Want the next important update by text? Get the Washington state government and policy developments worth your attention sent straight to your phone. Text TCSWA to 206-944-3016 or sign up here: https://joinsubtext.com/c/thecentersquarewa Msg & data rates may apply. #Microsoft #JDVance #H1BVisa #H1B #TrumpAdministration #AmericanJobs #MicrosoftLayoffs #ImmigrationPolicy #ForeignWorkers #TechJobs #PERM #WhiteHouse #TheCenterSquare #WashingtonInFocus