Microsoft Restricted from US Foreign Worker Sponsorship

The US Department of Justice alleges Microsoft violated immigration laws by favoring foreign workers over qualified US citizens in hiring processes, leading to new restrictions.

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1. Department of Justice Hiring Allegations: Federal investigators claimed Microsoft misused the H-1B visa program by creating systemic hiring preferences for foreign nationals over protected US workers. Microsoft
2. Terms of the Regulatory Settlement: Microsoft agreed to pay civil penalties and implement mandatory training programs to ensure compliance with the Immigration and Nationality Act.
3. Microsoft Official Response: The company maintains it follows all legal requirements but opted to settle to resolve the dispute and modernize its recruitment oversight processes. Microsoft

Sources

• US Department of Justice - Civil Rights Division Settlement

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