2025年3月21日 · H-1B visa wage-related fraud includes employers failing to pay wages certified in the Labor Condition Application and creating unjust wage disparities between H-1B workers and others in similar roles. These violations exploit foreign workers and undermine labor fairness. Such fraud compromises the program’s integrity, intending to provide ...

2025年1月24日 · Employers who abuse the H-1B visa program may negatively affect U.S. workers, decreasing wages and opportunities as they import more foreign workers. Protecting American workers by combating fraud in our employment-based …

2025年3月24日 · USCIS aims to combat fraud and abuse in the H-1B visa program to protect American workers. Efforts include enhancing site visits, targeting high-risk employers, and investigating violations like wage disparities and job misrepresentation. Protections are available for H-1B workers reporting fraud, and transparency is emphasized. Employers abusing the system may face investigations to ensure ...

2025年3月21日 · How USCIS Addresses H-1B Fraud. USCIS plays a leading role in investigating claims of fraud or misuse of the H-1B visa program. A combination of policy evolution and hands-on enforcement ensures that suspected violations are pursued thoroughly. Site Visits and Inspections. USCIS conducts unannounced visits to work locations specified in petitions.

2024年1月30日 · WASHINGTON —U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) today announced a final rule to strengthen the integrity of and reduce the potential for fraud in the H-1B registration process, including by reducing the potential for gaming the registration system and ensuring each beneficiary would have the same chance of being selected, regardles...

Legal repercussions for visa fraud include prison time and hefty fines. Employers and applicants must prioritize compliance and ethical practices. The H-1B visa program was designed to fill skill gaps in the U.S. labor market by allowing foreign workers in specialized fields to live and work temporarily in the United States.

2025年2月7日 · Fraudulent H-1B applications allow companies to bypass U.S. labor market regulations, hiring foreign workers at lower wages and displacing qualified American employees.

2024年4月9日 · At that time, USCIS, part of the Department of Homeland Security, announced it had "undertaken extensive fraud investigations" based on suspicions that certain employers – such as some IT outsourcers – were attempting to abuse the H-1B lottery process by submitting multiple visa applications for the same person.

Employer fraud within the H-1B visa program can have far-reaching impacts, from immediate job loss to long-term damage to one’s career and immigration status. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore the various forms of employer fraud, its consequences, and what H-1B visa holders can do to protect themselves.

2021年6月2日 · HOUSTON – Cloudgen LLC has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit H-1B visa fraud, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery. Cloudgen LLC is a consulting and strategic solutions company located on South Dairy Ashford Road in Houston.