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Tech firms barred from visa program over worker replacement claims
The U.S. government has prohibited eight technology companies, including Microsoft, Adobe, and Infosys, from using the H-1B visa program for permanent residency. These companies are accused of misusing the visa system to displace American workers. The Department of Labor will no longer accept or process applications from these firms, which include several major Indian IT companies and Capgemini of France. Microsoft has disputed these allegations, asserting that most of its visas are for renewals or existing employees.
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