Trump Admin Cracks Down On Foreign Worker Fraud: Bans MSFT From H1-B Program, Probes 9 Colleges Over J-1 Visas, Hikes Costs For Students

What happened: The Trump administration announced three moves against foreign worker and student visa fraud: suspending Microsoft and other IT firms from a green card program tied to H-1B visas, probing nine universities over J-1 visas, and proposing new OPT fees. Key numbers: $70,000 fee per nonimmigrant student applying to Why it matters: Vance said Microsoft replaced laid-off workers with foreign workers, and the Labor Department set up a visa fraud strike team with subpoenas sent to schools. NAFSA's Fanta Aw said the fee structure creates deep uncertainty for international students. Coverage: 3 outlets in 24h

The Trump administration announced three moves against foreign worker and student visa fraud: suspending Microsoft and other IT firms from a green card program tied to H-1B visas, probing nine universities over J-1 visas, and proposing new OPT fees.

Vance said Microsoft replaced laid-off workers with foreign workers, and the Labor Department set up a visa fraud strike team with subpoenas sent to schools. NAFSA's Fanta Aw said the fee structure creates deep uncertainty for international students.