{
  "id": 13009279,
  "title": "The advice immigration attorneys have for Microsoft workers worried about their green cards",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/the-advice-immigration-attorneys-have-for-microsoft-workers-worried",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-09T02:34:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Insider",
    "slug": "business-insider",
    "url": "https://www.businessinsider.com/immigration-lawyers-microsoft-adobe-green-card-perm-program-10-2026"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Trump administration recently suspended Microsoft, Adobe, and other tech companies from a federal visa program, causing concern among H-1B workers. Immigration attorneys advise affected employees to check their status and seek legal counsel, as the suspensions may lead to lawsuits. Most workers are unlikely to be immediately impacted, but those on H-1B visas for six years or more could potentially face removal if they cannot secure an extension or another legal basis to remain in the country.",
  "summary": "Business Insider spoke to eight immigration attorneys on Thursday in the wake of the Trump administration's announcement.",
  "key_points": [
    "Trump administration suspends H-1B visa program for Microsoft and other tech firms.",
    "Immigration attorneys advise workers to check status and seek legal counsel.",
    "H-1B visa holders on the program for six years or more may face removal."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The suspension of Microsoft from a federal visa program has heightened uncertainty for H-1B workers, who are advised to verify their status and consult lawyers to prepare for potential legal and removal implications.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}