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Vance says Microsoft replaced laid-off workers with foreign hires. See the data
CNBC • • general
Key Points:
- The Trump administration suspended eight tech companies from sponsoring foreign workers for green cards, targeting the Labor Department's PERM program but not affecting H-1B temporary work visas.
- Vice President JD Vance accused Microsoft of replacing 6,000 laid-off workers in 2025 with H-1B visa holders, highlighting reliance on foreign labor.
- Data shows Amazon and Meta are the largest H-1B visa sponsors, yet neither company was included in the suspension.
- The crackdown extended beyond tech, with an investigation launched into alleged J-1 visa fraud involving nine major American universities.
- Trump supporters argue these visa programs disadvantage American workers by encouraging employers to hire foreign labor.
