US Major H-1B Fraud Probe Unveils Trump Official's Cognizant Link The U.S. Department of Labor’s Inspector General, Anthony D’Esposito, has announced a sweeping investigation into alleged fraud within the H-1B and PERM visa programs. The probe, part of a broader effort to combat labor trafficking and exploitation of foreign workers, has already led to the issuance of multiple subpoenas targeting companies suspected of engaging in coercive wage-kickback schemes. D’Esposito, speaking to Fox News, emphasized that the investigation represents the most aggressive action taken by an Inspector General against foreign labor fraud under the current administration. The H-1B visa, a non-immigrant work permit, enables U.S. employers to hire professionals in specialized occupations. Each year, thousands of Indian workers are hired through this program. The investigation suggests systemic abuses may be occurring, with whistleblowers raising concerns about major corporations, including Cognizant, a prominent IT services company. The probe aims to uncover fraudulent applications submitted by employers and labor brokers, which allegedly exploit foreign workers by subjecting them to exploitative wage arrangements. The Department of Labor’s Office of the Inspector General (OIG) stated that the investigation has uncovered widespread schemes involving the misuse of visa programs. These practices, according to the OIG, undermine the integrity of labor programs intended to address genuine shortages rather than benefitting bad actors at the expense of American jobs. D’Esposito warned that the probe would work in tandem with the president and vice president’s fraud task force, signaling a coordinated effort to address the issue. A critical aspect of the investigation involves linking visa fraud to violent crimes.#us_department_of_labor #fox_news #cognizant #h1b_visa #anthony_desposito
