# Trump's DOJ Takes Oversight of OpenAI's Green-Card Sponsorships

The U.S. Department of Justice, under the Trump administration, has been granted oversight over OpenAI's sponsorship of employees for green cards. This move gives the government a direct role in the AI company's immigration and hiring practices. It could shape OpenAI's ability to recruit top international talent and signals tighter scrutiny of tech firms' foreign-worker processes.

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### Technology
- [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/05/trumps-doj-gains-oversight-of-openais-green-card-employee-sponsorships/) — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:05:37 +0000