Event Brief
UPDATED Oct 8, 2026 at 6:04 PM ET
Oct 8, 2026 at 12:04 PM ET
US suspends residency program for seven tech firms
By The BriefBrief · Sources (7)
The US has suspended a permanent-residency program for Microsoft, Adobe and other technology companies. Seven companies have been accused of fraud related to H-1B worker visas; the supplied information does not specify when the suspension took effect or identify the companies beyond Microsoft and Adobe.
WHO: US government
WHAT: Suspended a permanent-residency program for seven technology companies.
WHEN: Oct 8, 2026 at 2:23 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: The companies have been accused of fraud regarding H-1B worker visas.
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