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Why Trump Suspended Microsoft and Other Tech Firms From a Green Card Program

From the start of his second term, President Donald Trump has made it a top priority to restrict opportunities for non-Americans to gain entry or remain in the US. In the latest action on that front, his administration said on Oct. 8 that it would indefinitely suspend the ability of a number of technology companies, including Microsoft Corp. , to sponsor foreign employees for permanent residency in the US.

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Why Trump Suspended Microsoft and Other Tech Firms From a Green Card Program

From the start of his second term, President Donald Trump has made it a top priority to restrict opportunities for non-Americans to gain entry or remain in the US. In the latest action on that front, his administration said on Oct. 8 that…

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Why Trump Suspended Microsoft and Other Tech Firms From a Green Card Program

From the start of his second term, President Donald Trump has made it a top priority to restrict opportunities for non-Americans to gain entry or remain in the US. In the latest action on that front, his administration…

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