‘We’re going after them all’: US Labor secretary alleges H-1B abuse as US launches company probes
The Labor Department, working with the White House Fraud Task Force, is investigating companies accused of displacing American workers.
US Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling has accused the Trump administration of launching civil and criminal investigations into numerous companies, alleging widespread abuse of the H-1B visa program. The workforce-focused department, in collaboration with the White House Fraud Task Force and Vice President JD Vance, is scrutinizing businesses ranging from IT outsourcing firms to major global corporations.
Sonderling emphasized that any violation of the H-1B visa program will result in accountability. He pointed out instances where American employees were compelled to train their foreign replacements, contradicting President Trump's commitment to prioritizing US workers. Additionally, Sonderling claimed that some companies had falsified workers' qualifications to secure immigration benefits, potentially putting American qualified candidates at a disadvantage.
The Labor Secretary vowed to target these entities, stating, "We're going after them all, because we want them to hire American." The investigations have not conclusively proven any fraud or law violations, but they reflect the administration's intensified focus on the use of foreign-worker programs.
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