Trump administration warns of more H-1B, PERM suspensions for universities, companies
The Labor Department’s inspector general says further suspensions from PERM and H-1B programs are expected as investigators probe alleged fraud.
The US Department of Labor's Office of Inspector General (DOL OIG) has warned that additional universities and companies could face suspensions from the PERM labor certification and H-1B visa programs due to increased investigations into potential immigration fraud. Inspector General Anthony D’Esposito stated that the department will continue to aggressively pursue investigations and hold accountable those responsible, with more suspensions expected.
D’Esposito did not disclose specific institutions or a timeline, but emphasized that additional colleges and companies would be affected. The warning comes as part of the DOL OIG's collaboration with Vice President JD Vance’s White House Fraud Task Force, which aims to address unemployment insurance fraud and recover funds through federal enforcement.
The heightened scrutiny follows a nationwide investigation launched by the department in July, focusing on alleged fraud and human trafficking within the H-1B and PERM systems. This investigation targets claims that employers and labor brokers submitted fraudulent applications, exploited foreign workers through wage kickbacks, and employed below-wage labor to compete against U.S. workers.
The department has already taken action against several companies, including Microsoft, Adobe, and major IT outsourcing firms such as Cognizant, Infosys, Tata Consultancy Services, Wipro, HCL Technologies, and Capgemini, suspending them from the PERM process in October.
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