Immigration split screen: Microsoft gets a crackdown and a medal
Summary
The U.S. government paused Microsoft and other tech companies from using a program that helps them sponsor foreign workers for green cards, citing concerns about hiring practices. On the same day, President Donald Trump honored Microsoft’s CEO and other immigrant tech leaders with medals for their contributions to innovation.Key Facts
- The Trump administration suspended Microsoft, Adobe, and six other IT firms from the Permanent Employment Program (Perm), which helps employers sponsor workers for green cards.
- The government accused these companies of hiring foreign workers at lower wages, replacing American workers.
- Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and several other immigrant tech leaders received the National Medal of Technology and Innovation from President Trump.
- Vice President Vance said the administration wants companies to succeed by hiring and empowering American workers.
- Microsoft stated most of its Perm applications were for current employees and that it pays high wages to H-1B workers.
- The Labor Department will not take new Perm applications from the listed companies or process pending ones.
- The Perm program is important for foreign workers seeking permanent residency in the U.S., and restrictions could reduce the number of skilled workers coming to the country.
- The controversy occurs amid ongoing efforts by the administration to limit H-1B visa use, including a previously introduced $100,000 fee on such visas.
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