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JD Vance announces crackdown on H-1B visa fraud
Times of India··10 Jul
US Vice President JD Vance said on July 9 that American jobs ought to go to American workers, not foreign fraudsters, as the Trump administration cracks down on alleged H-1B misuse, Times of India reported. Speaking in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Vance said the Department of Labour launched dozens of subpoenas and investigations into entities accused of exploiting the visa programme.
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What It Means For You
- Indian H-1B holders may face tighter US compliance checks.
- Tech firms relying on visa workers could see hiring delays.
- Wage certification rules may be enforced more aggressively.
What's Happening
- JD Vance announced an H-1B fraud crackdown on July 9.
- US Labour Department issued dozens of subpoenas and investigations.
- Vance spoke in Milwaukee as part of a broader fraud enforcement drive.
H-1B Programme Basics
- Congress caps annual H-1B visas at 65,000 plus 20,000 advanced degrees.
- Indian professionals are the largest recipient group.
- Employers must certify visas will not undercut US worker wages.
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