Trump Administration Suspends Companies, Including Microsoft, From Green Card Program Amid Fraud Allegations
The Trump administration is suspending Microsoft and other companies from a program that allows foreign workers to apply for green cards, citing allegations of fraud.
Charlotte, NC, October 8, 2026 — The Trump administration has initiated a suspension of several companies, including technology giant Microsoft, from a program that facilitates the application process for foreign workers seeking green cards. The action stems from allegations of fraud within the program.
The specific details regarding which “other companies” besides Microsoft are affected were not provided. Similarly, the exact nature of the alleged fraud and the timeline of these allegations were not disclosed in the available information.
The program in question is designed to allow businesses to sponsor foreign nationals for permanent residency in the United States, commonly referred to as a green card. This process is often utilized by companies to hire skilled workers who may not otherwise be eligible for long-term visas.
The suspension means that these companies may no longer be able to utilize the program for their foreign employees’ green card applications. The administration’s stated reason for the action is the presence of fraud, though further specifics concerning the scope or findings of any investigation were not immediately available.
Representatives for Microsoft and other affected entities have not yet released public statements regarding the suspension or the fraud allegations.
The consequences for the affected companies and their foreign employees are expected to include delays and potential disruptions to the green card application process. The exact duration of the suspension and any potential remedial actions required by the companies were not specified.
This move by the Trump administration highlights ongoing scrutiny of immigration programs and their compliance with federal regulations, particularly concerning potential misuse or fraudulent activities.
Story summarized from the original created by SEUNG MIN KIM, REBECCA SANTANA and BARBARA ORTUTAY, Associated Press on www.qcnews.com, see more information here.
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