The U.S. federal government said on the 8th it will suspend Microsoft and several other technology firms from participating in the permanent labor certification (PERM) program, the first step for H-1B visa holders seeking U.S. permanent residency. Nine universities, including Harvard and Stanford, are under investigation for alleged J-1 visa fraud. Vice President Vance, announcing the Microsoft action at a White House briefing, said the company "committed fraud" and must hire American workers, s

The U.S. federal government said on the 8th it will suspend Microsoft and several other technology firms from participating in the permanent labor certification (PERM) program, the first step for H-1B visa holders seeking U.S. permanent residency. Nine universities, including Harvard and Stanford, are under investigation for alleged J-1 visa fraud. Vice President Vance, announcing the Microsoft action at a White House briefing, said the company "committed fraud" and must hire American workers, saying companies cannot fire U.S. staff and replace them with precarious foreign workers.