A closer look at “Microsoft Workers Seek Immigration Lawyer Advice as Trump Green Card Rules Tighten”, exactly as the source publishes it. Immigration attorneys are fielding urgent questions from Microsoft employees after the Trump administration announced new restrictions on employment-based green cards. Business Insider spoke with eight lawyers on Thursday who described a climate of uncertainty for skilled foreign workers in tech. The lawyers advised Microsoft staff to review their visa statuses, document their work histories, and consider alternative routes like national interest waivers.
They emphasized that the new rules may disproportionately affect Indian and Chinese nationals, who already face years-long backlogs. Microsoft, one of the largest employers of H-1B visa holders, could see retention challenges as workers weigh options in Canada or other countries. Attorneys cautioned against panic but recommended proactive planning, including filing extensions early and exploring employer-sponsored green card strategies. The full version stays on the original page, which this listing opens directly.