Vance says Microsoft replaced laid-off workers with foreign hires. Here's what the visa data shows
The administration barred Microsoft and seven other firms from sponsoring green cards over claims they favor foreign workers. Here's what the visa data shows.
TL;DR
- Eight tech companies have been suspended by the Trump administration from sponsoring foreign workers for green cards.
- Vice President JD Vance alleged Microsoft replaced 6,000 laid-off workers with H-1B visa holders.
- Data from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services shows Amazon and Meta were the largest sponsors of H-1B visas and were not suspended.
- Microsoft was a close third in H-1B approvals, but two-thirds went to existing employees.
- The suspension of the PERM program for green cards does not affect H-1B temporary work permits.
- An investigation into alleged J-1 visa fraud involving nine universities was also announced.