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Why now? The US administration, with Vice President JD Vance announcing it, suspended Microsoft from a green card program for foreign workers on 8 October, citing alleged visa fraud.

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US suspends Microsoft from a green card program for foreign workers, citing alleged visa fraud.
JD Vance announced the move; H-1B workers at Microsoft can no longer apply for permanent status.
Eight outlets reported within hours; a ZenNews24 piece looks at the effect on Microsoft's tech hiring.

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On 5 October, CNBC reported that Wall Street was rewarding Microsoft's AI pivot, as a longtime skeptic called it just the beginning.
On 7 October, Microsoft announced the $2,599 Surface Laptop Ultra, which contains an Nvidia AI chip.
On 8 October, Vance announced the suspension of Microsoft from a green card program over alleged visa fraud.

Where things stand

As of 9 October, the suspension is in effect and coverage is shifting to its impact on Microsoft's hiring pipeline.

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What happened?

On 8 October, Vice President JD Vance announced that Microsoft is suspended from a green card program, with the Trump administration alleging visa fraud. According to reports, Microsoft's foreign workers will no longer be able to apply for permanent status through the program. Major outlets including NYT, Washington Post, BBC, ABC News, The Guardian and The Hill covered it.

Why does it matter?

The suspension could affect how Microsoft hires and retains foreign workers, as one report says it tests the company's tech hiring pipeline. The fraud allegation is the administration's claim, and the reports provided do not detail the evidence or any response from Microsoft.

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