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Trump government widens foreign labor fraud crackdown: What H-1B workers and employers should know

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US Labor Department widens foreign labor fraud crackdown. (REUTERS)

The US Department of Labor is stepping up its crackdown on suspected foreign labor fraud, with Labor Department Inspector General Anthony D’Esposito warning that investigators are pursuing more cases involving visa fraud, worker exploitation and potential human trafficking. US Labor Department widens foreign labor fraud crackdown. (REUTERS) In a September 25 “Fraud Friday” video, D’Esposito … Read more

Yemen conflict widens: Houthis claim strikes on Saudi airport, air base and Aramco sites

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Yemen conflict widens: Houthis claim strikes on Saudi airport, air base and Aramco sites

Drones and ballistic missiles at King Khalid Air Base in Khamis Mushait and Abha International Airport in southern Saudi Arabia. (GIF: @theinformant_x) Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis said on September 8 that they had launched missiles and drones at Abha International Airport, King Khalid air base and Aramco facilities in Abha and Jizan.“Yemeni drones and missiles pound … Read more

H-1B crackdown widens? Trump administration flags OPT, PERM and J-1 hiring practices in warning to employers

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Trump administration signals sweeping scrutiny of employers accused of bypassing US workers (REUTERS)

A senior Justice Department official has signaled that the Trump administration is stepping up scrutiny of employers accused of bypassing qualified American workers in favor of foreign labor, with potential enforcement attention extending across the H-1B, Optional Practical Training (OPT), PERM and J-1 visa programs. Trump administration signals sweeping scrutiny of employers accused of bypassing … Read more

Another H-1B crackdown? US widens fraud investigation as alleged visa abuse comes under scrutiny in Texas

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Representational image showing US national flag. (Unsplash)

The US Department of Labor’s Office of Inspector General has joined Texas commentator Sara Gonzales and BlazeTV in highlighting alleged H-1B visa fraud in Texas, putting renewed attention on the federal government’s scrutiny of employers and businesses using the foreign-worker program. Representational image showing US national flag. (Unsplash) In a post on X, the DOL … Read more