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Vance Suspends Microsoft, Adobe, and Indian IT Firms

By Drooid · Oct 9, 2026, 2:53 PM UTC · How we work

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Vice President JD Vance suspended Microsoft, Adobe and Indian IT firms from the Labor Certification program.
The Department of Labor said suspended firms cannot pursue permanent residency for H-1B employees.
Vance warned firms not to replace American workers, citing Microsoft’s 6,000 layoffs and 6,300 H-1B visas and 3,000 green cards.
India’s Ministry of External Affairs called the phrase offensive, said existing H-1B visas remain valid and noted mutual economic benefits.

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Vice President JD Vance suspended Microsoft, Adobe and Indian IT firms from the Labor Certification program.
The Department of Labor said suspended firms cannot pursue permanent residency for H-1B employees.
Vance warned firms not to replace American workers, citing Microsoft’s 6,000 layoffs and 6,300 H-1B visas and 3,000 green cards.
India’s Ministry of External Affairs called the phrase offensive, said existing H-1B visas remain valid and noted mutual economic benefits.