Tech giants Microsoft, Adobe, Infosys and 5 others lose ability to sponsor African and other foreign workers for US green cards

What this means for your job search: Candidates should understand that while these companies can still sponsor work visas, their ability to sponsor US green cards for permanent residency is currently suspended. If long-term US permanent residency with a single employer is a key goal, inquire about the company's long-term immigration support or consider this when evaluating offers. The United States has suspended Microsoft, Adobe, Infosys, Tata Consultancy Services and four other major technology companies from a key employment-based green card programme, affecting skilled foreign workers, including Africans seeking permanent residency through employer sponsorship.