Vance says foreign workers at Microsoft will no longer be able to apply for permanent status
Summary
Vice President Vance announced that Microsoft’s foreign workers cannot apply for permanent U.S. residency through an employer-based program anymore. This happened after the government said Microsoft misused the permanent labor certification program known as PERM.Key Facts
- Microsoft is banned from using the PERM program for a time.
- PERM is a process that helps employers sponsor foreign workers for a green card.
- Vice President Vance accused Microsoft of abusing the PERM system.
- Foreign workers at Microsoft will no longer get permanent residency through this program.
- The announcement was made on a Thursday.
- The restriction affects the company’s ability to sponsor workers for U.S. permanent status.
- No information was given about how long the suspension will last.
- The decision is part of government efforts to enforce immigration rules strictly.
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