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Microsoft stock (MSFT) falls as US targets green card filings for H-1B workers and Italy probes gaming business

Microsoft stock fell nearly 2% as the US targeted Microsoft’s green card filings for H-1B workers, while Italy opened an investigation into Microsoft-owned gaming companies over virtual currencies, consumer protection and gaming practices.

The Economic Times · Oct 8

'Worst Inflation Process in 48 Years': JD Vance Defends Trump Economy When Pressed on Higher Mortgage Rates

JD Vance cites inherited inflation and investment to defend Trump's economic record, without directly addressing the reporter's mortgage-rate comparison.

International Business Times UK · Oct 8

'Our message to Microsoft is...': JD Vance targets tech giant over fraud, abuse as US says Microsoft, Adobe sought 3 million foreign workers

The Trump administration has suspended major tech companies from applying for permanent residency for foreign workers. Various companies, including Microsoft and Adobe, have been accused of abusing the H-1B visa program. U.S. Vice President JD Vance claimed that Microsoft replaced laid-off American workers with foreign workers. Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling…

The Economic Times · Oct 8

Trump plans to honor Microsoft's CEO after Vance drops an H-1B visa hammer on the company

Vice President JD Vance announced that Microsoft has been suspended from the skilled foreign worker visa program. This decision coincides with President Donald Trump's intention to accolade tech giants, including Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella. Vance condemned Microsoft's actions, stating their layoffs of U.S. employees contradict their reliance on H-1B visas,…

The Economic Times · Oct 8

Trump admin suspends Microsoft from green card program citing fraud

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The Independent UK · Oct 8

Microsoft green card h1b visa program suspension: What is it? What does this mean for those seeking Microsoft jobs in USA?

Microsoft green card h1b visa program suspension: Microsoft is based in Redmond, Washington, near Seattle. Vice President JD Vance said Microsoft last year laid off 6,000 American workers but also obtained 6,300 H-1B visas and almost 3,000 green cards.

The Economic Times · Oct 8

$22 billion visa fraud? US Labour Dept’s explosive claim puts Infosys, TCS, Wipro in the crosshairs

The US Labor Department has claimed it uncovered $22 billion in visa fraud, accusing universities and companies of operating as “visa mints” that enabled foreign workers to secure jobs at the expense of Americans. The department has suspended major technology firms from its permanent labor certification programme amid ongoing federal…

The Economic Times · Oct 8

Microsoft suspended from applying for green cards for H-1B workers, JD Vance says

Vice-president also says Adobe is barred from visa program that allows high-skilled workers to apply for US residency

The Guardian - US · Oct 8

Cognizant, Infosys, Tata, Wipro, HCL among 8 IT firms suspended from US green card programme

The US government's recent decision to suspend eight leading IT companies, including Microsoft, from green card applications for foreign workers highlights pressing job market challenges. Vice President J D Vance pointed out the negative impact on employment opportunities. The Department of Labour has reported significant misuse of the visa system…

The Economic Times · Oct 8

Italy probes gaming giant Activision Blizzard over in-game spending by children

Italy’s antitrust authority is investigating whether monetisation practices in Call of Duty Mobile and Diablo Immortal amount to a “widespread infringement” of EU consumer protection rules, particularly in relation to children.

Euronews · Oct 8