By Simply Wall St
Publication Date: 2026-10-10 20:26:00
- Microsoft (NasdaqGS:MSFT) has been suspended by the US government from the Permanent Labor Certification Program over H-1B visa abuse allegations.
- US authorities allege misuse of the green card pipeline linked to H-1B workers, a key route for retaining skilled foreign employees.
- Microsoft rejects the accusations and states it remains committed to hiring and developing both US based and international talent.
- The suspension from the green card program for Microsoft comes alongside other findings that shed light on its broader risk profile. We have also flagged 3 other big wins for Microsoft.
This spotlight on Microsoft shows it is not the only large tech group exposed to policy risk around high skilled immigration. It is therefore worth comparing that backdrop with companies positioned for demand in AI data centers and related build out through 92 AI infrastructure stocks.
Microsoft is one of the largest global software providers, with…