Vance takes aim at Microsoft over foreign workers

Vice President Vance has announced plans to restrict foreign workers at Microsoft from obtaining U.S. permanent residency through employer-sponsored programs, alleging the tech giant has exploited the system. The move targets a common pathway for skilled immigrants, raising concerns about workforce composition in the tech industry. Critics argue the decision could tighten labor shortages, while supporters see it as a necessary check on corporate immigration practices. The policy shift marks a significant shift in how major companies may recruit global talent moving forward.

{beacon} Technology Technology   The Big Story Vance takes aim at Microsoft over foreign workers Vice President Vance said Thursday that foreign workers at Microsoft will no longer be able to apply for permanent resident status in the U.S. through an employer-based program, after he accused the company of abusing the process. © Tom Brenner,...