The Donald Trump administration has launched its first large-scale investigation into alleged fraud involving the H-1B and PERM visa programmes, with a senior US federal official naming IT services company Cognizant while outlining the scope of the probe.
US Department of Labor Inspector General Anthony D’Esposito said investigators have already issued dozens of summons as part of what he described as the administration’s most extensive effort yet to investigate alleged foreign labour fraud.
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The H-1B visa allows US employers to hire foreign professionals in specialised occupations. It is generally issued for three years and can be extended for up to six years. The PERM programme is the labour certification process employers must complete before sponsoring many foreign workers for permanent residency. The announcement comes ahead of Vice President JD Vance’s fraud
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