Administration tightens visa pathways through multiple enforcement actions
Administration restricts visa pathways through corporate suspensions, fee increases, and university investigations.
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Trump Administration Immigration Restrictions
Trump administration announces suspension of Microsoft from green card program alleging H-1B visa fraud, proposes $70,000 fees for international student work permits, and initiates university investigations for J-1 visa fraud.
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2026-10-09 to 2026-10-30 · UTC publication dates
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Trump administration suspends Microsoft from green card program
The Trump administration suspended tech giant Microsoft from a program that allows companies to apply for green cards for foreign workers using H-1B visas. The administration accused Microsoft of fraud in its use of the program. Vice President JD Vance announced the decision at a White House news conference, stating that Microsoft laid off 6,000 American workers in the previous year while obtaining 6,300 H-1B visas and almost 3,000 green cards.
Department of Homeland Security proposes $70,000 fee for international student work permits
The Department of Homeland Security proposed a $70,000 fee for international students seeking to work in the United States through the Optional Practical Training program. The proposed rule would require schools to pay the fee for every student who participates in OPT, which allows students to work in jobs related to their major during or after their time in school.
Vice President Vance identifies nine universities for investigation over J-1 visa program abuse
Vice President JD Vance identified nine universities for further investigation regarding alleged fraud in their use of J-1 visas for international students. J-1 visas allow international visitors to temporarily come to the United States for work and study exchange programs. Vance alleged that these universities used the program in greater proportions than their counterparts.
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