Trump Administration Suspends Microsoft from Green Card Program Amid Fraud Allegations
The Trump administration is suspending Microsoft from a program that allows green cards for H-1B visa workers, citing allegations of fraud.
Roanoke Lynchburg, VA, October 8, 2026 — The Trump administration has suspended Microsoft Corporation from a program that facilitates the process for issuing green cards to H-1B visa workers. The action stems from allegations of fraud associated with the company’s participation in the program.
The specific details regarding the nature of the alleged fraud were not immediately available. The suspension impacts Microsoft’s ability to utilize a specific pathway for sponsoring foreign workers for permanent residency through the H-1B visa route. This program is often utilized by technology companies to retain skilled foreign talent.
The U.S. government, under the Trump administration, had previously expressed concerns about potential misuse and fraud within various immigration programs, including those related to skilled worker visas. The H-1B visa program allows U.S. employers to temporarily employ foreign workers in specialty occupations. Companies often use this as a stepping stone to sponsoring these employees for permanent residency, commonly known as green cards.
The duration of the suspension and the specific conditions for Microsoft to potentially resume participation in the program were not disclosed at the time of this report. The company’s response to the allegations and the suspension has not yet been made public.
This development highlights ongoing scrutiny of immigration policies and their enforcement by federal agencies. The implications for Microsoft’s workforce planning and its ability to retain international talent are yet to be fully assessed. Further details are expected to emerge as the situation develops.
Story summarized from the original created by SEUNG MIN KIM and REBECCA SANTANA, Associated Press on www.wfxrtv.com, see more information here.
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