The Trump administration has suspended a visa program that serves Microsoft and other U.S. employers, halting a pathway companies use to bring foreign workers into the United States.

The Honolulu Star-Advertiser reported the suspension, naming Microsoft among the companies affected. The action interrupts a program that major American employers depend on to staff positions with foreign nationals.

Which visa program is affected?

The suspension covers a visa program used by Microsoft and other companies. The Star-Advertiser did not specify in its report which visa category the suspension targets, how long it will last, or whether pending applications are caught by the freeze.

Employers and foreign workers who rely on the affected program should monitor announcements from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and the Department of State, the agencies that administer U.S. visa programs.

Who is affected?

Microsoft is the most prominent company named in the report. The phrase "and others" indicates the suspension reaches additional U.S. employers, though the Star-Advertiser did not list them.

The suspension applies to the program itself, meaning any company or applicant using that pathway faces the freeze rather than a measure aimed at a single firm.

What changes for applicants and employers?

Because the administration suspended the program rather than adjusting its rules, the practical effect is a stop rather than a modification:

• No new approvals under the program while the suspension stands
• Employers must wait for official guidance before filing under the pathway
• Applicants already in process face uncertainty pending agency clarification

Neither the White House nor the relevant agencies have published detailed implementing guidance in the reporting available, so exact timelines, exceptions and reinstatement conditions remain unconfirmed.

Where to watch for official confirmation

Immigration practitioners generally anchor visa changes to primary sources. In this case, readers should track:

• USCIS press releases and policy alerts
• Department of State visa bulletins and notices
• Federal Register postings, which carry the legal text of program changes

Passport File will update this story as agencies publish the formal text of the suspension, including its scope, duration and any carve-outs for pending cases.