Policy · 10/8/2026

Trump Administration Suspends Tech Firms’ Green Card Sponsorship

Trump’s administration is advancing its immigration restrictions with an indefinite suspension affecting Microsoft and other technology companies.

Why it matters

The action advances Trump’s stated priority of restricting opportunities for non-Americans to enter or remain in the United States.

★The administration announced the action on Oct. 8.
★Microsoft is among the technology companies affected.
★The indefinite suspension targets companies’ ability to sponsor foreign employees for permanent US residency.