Trump Administration Accuses Microsoft of Fraud, Suspends Green Card Program Access

Missoula, MT, October 8, 2026 — The Trump administration has formally accused technology giant Microsoft of fraud and has suspended the company’s access to a program facilitating green cards for foreign workers on H-1B visas. The announcement was made by Vice President JD Vance.

According to the administration’s allegations, Microsoft is accused of engaging in fraudulent practices. As a consequence of these accusations, the tech firm has been suspended from a specific program designed to help foreign workers, who are initially in the U.S. on H-1B visas, obtain permanent residency through green cards.

Vice President Vance stated that the decision stems from allegations that Microsoft replaced American workers with foreign counterparts. This action highlights ongoing scrutiny of H-1B visa programs and their impact on the domestic workforce.

The program in question is a pathway for skilled foreign professionals, often employed in technology and other specialized fields, to eventually gain permanent resident status in the United States. The suspension means Microsoft can no longer utilize this specific avenue for its H-1B visa-holding employees to apply for green cards through the outlined administrative process.

The exact nature of the alleged fraud and the specific timeframe of the suspension were not detailed. Information regarding the contractor’s name, specific financial figures or fines, or any immediate next steps following the suspension was not provided in the announcement.

This development places a significant tech company under direct accusation of fraud by the federal government, impacting its ability to retain foreign talent through a key immigration benefit. Further details regarding the investigation or potential resolutions are anticipated.

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