US immigration authority denies, revokes multiple H-1B petitions from major IT firm
USCIS denied and revoked multiple H-1B visa petitions from a major IT consulting company. The agency found skilled technology jobs were classified at lower wage levels than supported. This practice undercuts required wages and creates unfair competition for American workers. USCIS stated its action protects American workers and maintains program integrity. The immigration authority emphasized…
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has decided to deny and revoke numerous H-1B visa petitions from a significant IT consulting company. This action was taken after the agency discovered that the company had classified skilled technology roles at wage levels that failed to match the job duties and requirements. In a post on their social media platform X, USCIS explained that this practice could lead to wage underpayment and unfair competition for US workers.
The agency's primary intent was to safeguard American workers and uphold the legitimacy of employment-based immigration programs. Although the USCIS Vermont office did not disclose the exact number of petitions affected or the specific job titles involved, it emphasized the critical need for accurate classification of positions under the H-1B system.
The decision aims to maintain the integrity of these programs while preventing what USCIS described as unfair competition.
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