Trump officials block Microsoft and other tech firms’ access to employee green cards

Trump administration officials have blocked Microsoft and several other technology companies from accessing a permanent residency program that allows foreign employees to obtain green cards. The restriction impacts the ability of major tech firms to secure permanent legal status for their international workforce.

The policy move affects high-skilled workers sponsored by technology corporations, altering recruitment and retention pathways within the sector. The decision directly impacts how prominent technology enterprises manage their international talent pipelines amid ongoing immigration policy shifts.