Trump Administration Suspends Microsoft's Green Card Program Access

October 11th, 2026· 0:52

The Trump administration has announced a suspension of Microsoft's access to the PERM labor certification program amid an ongoing investigation into the company's employment practices. In the remarks, the administration official says Microsoft will no longer be able to use the affected PERM process to pursue employment-based permanent residency for foreign workers while the suspension is in effect. The official also criticizes Microsoft's use of foreign workers while laying off American employees, arguing that major technology companies should prioritize hiring U.S. workers. The announcement raises questions about Microsoft's hiring practices, H-1B visas, employment-based green cards, immigration enforcement and the future of American jobs in the technology industry. Subscribe for more reporting on Microsoft, Big Tech, immigration policy, the American workforce and the U.S. economy. #Microsoft #TrumpAdministration #H1B #AmericanJobs #Immigration #BigTech #GreenCards #USJobs