News · Markets · BBC Business · Thu, Oct 8, 2026 8:00 PM
White House blocks Microsoft from foreign worker hiring program
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An international visa program has for years allowed US tech companies to hire highly skilled workers from abroad.
The White House announced it would block Microsoft from using the H‑1B visa program, a key channel for tech firms to recruit foreign talent.
Impact on U.S. tech hiring
The decision follows concerns about the program’s use for domestic hiring.
Microsoft will need to rely on alternative hiring strategies.
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Market impact
Traders may watch Microsoft’s stock for reactions to the hiring restriction, as it could influence the company’s talent acquisition strategy and broader tech hiring trends. The move may also prompt other tech firms to seek alternative talent pipelines, potentially affecting the demand for foreign skilled workers in the U.S.
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