Microsoft defends H-1B hiring after Vance’s crackdown, says 80% of visa filings were for existing employees

Microsoft has defended its use of the H-1B visa programme after being suspended from a federal programme that allows companies to seek green cards for skilled foreign workers. The company claims that 80% of its visa filings were for existing employees, suggesting that it is not relying heavily on the programme to hire new workers. This move is significant for the tech industry, as it may indicate that companies are increasingly using the H-1B programme to retain and promote existing talent rather than solely to hire new workers.

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Microsoft is defending its H-1B hiring practices after a crackdown by US Vice President JD Vance. The company says 80% of its visa filings were for existing employees, which could help to alleviate concerns about the impact of the crackdown on its business.

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