U.S. Labor Department halts green-card sponsorship for eight tech firms

U.S. Labor Department halts green-card sponsorship for eight tech firms

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Labor Department said it halted PERM green-card sponsorship for eight technology companies after data showed extensive reliance on H-1B visas, and announced a separate investigation into alleged J-1 visa fraud at several universities. The move builds on earlier actions by the administration that barred Microsoft, Adobe and other IT outsourcers from filing permanent-labor-certification petitions, and that earlier opened probes into university J-1 visa programs.

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The claim that the Department of Labor halted PERM green-card filings for Microsoft, Adobe, and several IT outsourcers on October 8, 2026, was partially confirmed. The claim that the Department of Labor opened investigations into nine leading universities for alleged exchange-visitor visa misuse on October 8, 2026, had not enough evidence to be verified. The claim that Microsoft was barred from a program assisting H-1B visa holders in obtaining green cards on October 8, 2026, also had not enough evidence to be verified.

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October 10, 2026
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U.S. administration suspends green-card sponsorship for eight tech firms, citing reliance on foreign workers
U.S. administration suspends green-card sponsorship for eight tech firms, citing reliance on foreign workers

CNBC • 10 Oct 14:22

The Labor Department halted PERM green-card sponsorship for eight technology companies after data showed extensive use of H-1B visas, while a separate investigation targets alleged J-1 visa fraud at several universities.

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October 09, 2026
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US suspends PERM green-card sponsorship for several major tech firms
US suspends PERM green-card sponsorship for several major tech firms

Al Jazeera • 09 Oct 11:15

The U.S. administration announced that companies including Microsoft, Adobe and several Indian IT firms will be barred from the Permanent Labour Certification program, a key step for foreign tech workers seeking U.S. green cards.

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Experts split on impact of US PERM suspension on tech hiring
Experts split on impact of US PERM suspension on tech hiring

Business Insider • 09 Oct 06:41

The suspension of PERM applications for Microsoft and other Indian tech firms has sparked debate among scholars, former officials and industry leaders about its effects on U.S. workers and the Indian economy.

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U.S. Labor Department suspends several tech firms from green-card certification program
U.S. Labor Department suspends several tech firms from green-card certification program

DW.com • 09 Oct 04:37

The Labor Department announced the suspension of multiple large IT outsourcing companies, including Microsoft, from the Permanent Labor Certification Program amid ongoing investigations.

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Immigration lawyers advise H-1B workers after U.S. government suspends PERM filings for several tech firms
Immigration lawyers advise H-1B workers after U.S. government suspends PERM filings for several tech firms

Business Insider • 09 Oct 02:34

Following the administration's suspension of permanent labor certification applications for Microsoft, Adobe and other tech companies, immigration attorneys warned affected H-1B employees to seek legal counsel and anticipated forthcoming lawsuits.

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October 08, 2026
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White House probes university J-1 visa use and suspends green-card filings for select tech firms
White House probes university J-1 visa use and suspends green-card filings for select tech firms

Los Angeles Times • 08 Oct 22:39

The administration announced investigations into several universities' use of J-1 visas and barred eight technology companies, including Microsoft, from filing permanent-labor-certification green-card petitions for H-1B workers.

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US Administration Suspends Green-Card Applications for Major Tech Firms and Launches University Visa Probe
US Administration Suspends Green-Card Applications for Major Tech Firms and Launches University Visa Probe

Reuters • 08 Oct 18:57

The Department of Labor halted PERM green-card filings for Microsoft, Adobe and several IT outsourcers while opening investigations into nine leading universities over alleged exchange-visitor visa misuse.

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U.S. officials suspend PERM green-card certifications for Microsoft, Adobe and several outsourcing firms
U.S. officials suspend PERM green-card certifications for Microsoft, Adobe and several outsourcing firms

Fox Business • 08 Oct 15:35

The U.S. Labor Department announced the suspension of Permanent Labor Certification applications for Microsoft, Adobe and several IT outsourcing companies, citing alleged abuse of H-1B and J-1 visa programs.

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White House suspends Microsoft from green-card program for H-1B workers
White House suspends Microsoft from green-card program for H-1B workers

NBC News • 08 Oct 15:11

The administration announced that Microsoft will be barred from a program that helps H-1B visa holders obtain green cards, citing alleged violations.

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Trump administration suspends PERM green-card applications for several tech firms
Trump administration suspends PERM green-card applications for several tech firms

Newsweek • 08 Oct 14:45

The U.S. Labor Department announced that Microsoft, Adobe and several outsourcing companies are barred from filing new PERM labor-certification applications, citing concerns that the H-1B to green-card pathway is being used to replace American workers.

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