Microsoft and major IT firms blocked from green card program

Microsoft and several other major technology companies have been barred from participating in a program that allows them to hire highly skilled foreign workers on a permanent basis. The decision was made by the US government, with the White House blocking Microsoft from the program and the Secretary of Labor stating that no new or pending permanent labor certification applications involving these companies will be accepted.

This suspension affects not only Microsoft but also other prominent IT firms such as Adobe, Capgemini, Cognizant, HCL, Infosys, Tata, and Wipro, and it may impact their ability to fill highly skilled positions with international talent. The US government has taken this step to address concerns related to the hiring of foreign workers.

The affected companies will need to find alternative ways to hire skilled foreign workers. The suspension of these companies from the program may have significant implications for the tech industry.