Politics Trump administration tightens screws on tech giants’ green card access Microsoft among firms blocked from sponsoring workers through a permanent residency programme amid allegations of visa fraud iStock.com/HJBC Image Izzy Wood Senior Reporter Friday 09 October 2026 The US government has barred Microsoft, Adobe, and six major IT giants from a programme allowing employers to sponsor skilled foreign workers for permanent residency, as the Trump administrat Get AccessContinue reading Global Mobility LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Politics Trump administration launches probe into alleged H-1B visa fraud Politics Microsoft finds itself caught in the H-1B crossfire Disputes Cloudera blocked from filing foreign worker applications for six months Disputes US suspends Cognizant green card filings amid visa fraud investigation