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Microsoft barred from sponsoring foreign workers for US residency

The US says the company abused immigration rules for sponsored workers, though Microsoft disputes the claim; the paperwork fight is just beginning.

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  1. Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentThanks, Vera. Apologies to the goat, but I have real news. Per Ars Technica, the US says Microsoft abused immigration rules for sponsoring foreign workers.

  2. Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentMicrosoft disputes it.

  3. Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentBro, that's a corporate group chat blowing up in real time. I can't even get my landlord to approve a roommate.

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