President Donald Trump's administration has taken new measures on several major technology companies related to the employment and permanent standing of foreign employees in the United States.
According to Reuters, the US government has suspended participation in P programme for specific companies Erm, one of the procedures used to certificate employment in the process of getting a green card.
Among the affected companies are Microsoft, Adobe, Infos, Tata Consultancy Services and Wipro.
The US administration argues that some companies have used work immigration programmes to employ foreign citizens, while cutting jobs for Americans.
Reuters reports that American officials are considering employment practices and the link between H-1B visas, layoffs and calls for permanent residence.
Microsoft has defended its practices, stressing that visa employees H-1B are paid comparatively with other employees.
The measures could create uncertainty for international technology professionals working in the US and aim to secure a long-term stay.
American technology companies rely on foreign specialists for decades, especially on the development of computer programs, engineering, and scientific research.
The Trump administration is also examining visa practices at some prestigious American universities, including Harvard, Yale and MlT.
Developments may influence the way global companies recruit talent and plan to expand their operations on the American market.
