US Labor Department Expands H-1B Visa Fraud Investigation in Texas
· World · Hindustan Times, Indian Express
The US Department of Labor's Office of Inspector General has expanded its investigation into alleged H-1B visa fraud within Texas. Federal investigators are conducting door-to-door checks at Dallas-area locations associated with companies that have filed more than 500 H-1B petitions. The agency has publicly acknowledged teaming up with commentator Sara Gonzales and BlazeTV to highlight potential program abuses. While the OIG noted that several offices appeared inactive, it has not yet confirmed that the companies or their specific visa petitions are fraudulent.
Why it matters
Increased federal scrutiny of H-1B compliance directly impacts Indian IT professionals and companies that rely heavily on the visa program for US operations.
Read the original report — Hindustan Times
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