Microsoft Defends H-1B Visa Use After US Suspends PERM Programme
Microsoft has responded to the Trump administration’s suspension of several major companies from the Permanent Labour Certification (PERM) programme, rejecting allegations of H-1B visa abuse. The tech giant says 80% of its approximately 6,000 H-1B visa applications in the last fiscal year were extensions. NASSCOM has also defended the programme, calling it vital for addressing short-term skill gaps in the US. The suspension raises concerns for Indian IT professionals seeking permanent US residency through employer-sponsored green cards.
