WATCH: Vance says Microsoft is being suspended from green card program for H-1B visa workers
Summary
President Donald Trump's administration is stopping Microsoft from using a program that helps H-1B visa workers get green cards. The administration says Microsoft committed fraud by misusing the program. Officials also criticized universities and IT firms for how they use other visa programs for foreign workers and students.Key Facts
- The administration is suspending Microsoft from a green card program for H-1B visa workers.
- The suspension is due to accusations of fraud against Microsoft.
- H-1B visas allow foreign workers to live and work in the U.S. temporarily.
- The green card program helps some H-1B workers become permanent residents.
- Officials also criticized universities for their use of J-1 visas for international students.
- IT outsourcing firms were mentioned for their visa practices.
- The announcement happened before President Trump planned to give the National Medal of Technology and Innovation to Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella.
- Supporters of President Trump argue that these visa programs sometimes replace American workers with foreign workers.
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