Trump administration blocks tech companies from visa program

The Trump administration has suspended more than a half-dozen major technology firms, including Microsoft, Adobe, Cognizant, and Infosys, from the H1-B visa program. Vice President Joe Biden's son, JD Vance, who oversees the administration's fraud task force, announced the decision citing rampant fraud within the program. The H1-B visa program allows companies to hire foreign workers for positions that cannot be filled by American workers.

However, the administration contends that many companies are making false claims to exploit the system, seeking workers with specialized skills to replace American employees and drive down wages. The move follows earlier tensions between the administration and the tech industry over immigration policy. Vance has emphasized that the issue transcends partisan lines, but Trump initially suggested it would primarily target blue states.

Microsoft, Adobe, Cognizant, and Infosys have declined to comment on the suspension. The administration also announced it has issued subpoenas to investigate multiple universities for alleged misuse of J-1 visas for exchange students, accusing them of potential foreign influence, improper financial relationships, or visa abuse compromising federally funded research.